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Arastradero Lake

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California, United States

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

12 in · 1 lb

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Largemouth bass

15 in · 1 lb 5 oz

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

15 in · 2 lb

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Arastradero Lake is a lake located in Santa Clara County, California, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Spotted bass, and Bluegill.

Location

37°22′53.3″N 122°10′36.1″W
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Fishing regulations at Arastradero Lake, 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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Cities nearby

Palo Alto

1.8 miles away

Stanford

3.1 miles away

Los Altos

4.5 miles away

Mountain View

5.5 miles away

Menlo Park

6.0 miles away

East Palo Alto

6.3 miles away

La Honda

6.5 miles away

North Fair Oaks

6.7 miles away

Sunnyvale

8.3 miles away

Cupertino

8.4 miles away

Redwood City

8.8 miles away

San Carlos

9.5 miles away

Belmont

11.3 miles away

Saratoga

11.4 miles away

Santa Clara

11.5 miles away

Newark

12.5 miles away

Foster City

13.0 miles away

San Mateo

13.9 miles away

Pescadero

14.0 miles away

Campbell

14.1 miles away

Fremont

14.5 miles away

Los Gatos

16.0 miles away

Milpitas

16.0 miles away

Union City

17.6 miles away

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FAQ about Arastradero Lake fishing

Arastradero Lake is a lake located in Santa Clara County, California, United States. Its coordinates are:
37°22′53.3″N 122°10′36.1″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Arastradero Lake 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 Arastradero Lake are:
The latest Arastradero Lake fishing reports are:
According to fishing regulations at Arastradero Lake, some of the species in season this May 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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