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Black crappie

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Largemouth bass

20 in · 5 lb 6 oz

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Largemouth bass

23 in · 7 lb 8 oz

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General info

Thermalito Afterbay is a lake located in Butte County, California, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Spotted bass, and Smallmouth bass.

Location

39°28′46.6″N 121°40′52.8″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Thermalito Afterbay?

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Fishing regulations at Thermalito Afterbay, CA

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in California can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

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Reviews of Thermalito Afterbay

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Cities nearby

Richvale

3.8 miles away

Oroville

6.4 miles away

Gridley

8.2 miles away

Durham

11.4 miles away

Butte Valley

12.5 miles away

Honcut

12.7 miles away

Cherokee

14.2 miles away

Rackerby

17.8 miles away

Berry Creek

18.1 miles away

Loma Rica

18.5 miles away

Butte Creek Canyon

18.6 miles away

Princeton

18.8 miles away

Robinson Mill

19.3 miles away

Chico

20.5 miles away

Forbestown

22.3 miles away

Marysville

23.2 miles away

Yuba City

23.9 miles away

Magalia

24.0 miles away

Hamilton City

25.3 miles away

Linda

25.7 miles away

Colusa

25.9 miles away

Willows

27.7 miles away

Artois

29.1 miles away

Maxwell

30.8 miles away

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FAQ about Thermalito Afterbay fishing

Thermalito Afterbay is a lake located in Butte County, California, United States. Its coordinates are:
39°28′46.6″N 121°40′52.8″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Thermalito Afterbay by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
The most common species in Thermalito Afterbay are:
The latest Thermalito Afterbay fishing reports are:
According to fishing regulations at Thermalito Afterbay, some of the species in season this June include: Chinook salmon, Lingcod, Pacific halibut, Cabezon, and Copper rockfish. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .

Fishing in California requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Options include daily, annual, or combination licenses for residents and non-residents, purchasable online or at sporting goods stores.

In California, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16. There is no universal senior exemption. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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