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Atlantic goliath grouper

98 in · 1003 lb

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Largemouth bass

14 in · 2 lb

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

16 in · 5 lb

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Bluegill

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General info

Lake Van Ness is a lake located in Fresno County, California, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Spotted bass, and Bluegill.

Location

36°50′33.2″N 119°50′37.5″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Lake Van Ness?

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Fishing regulations at Lake Van Ness, 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

Fresno

4.9 miles away

Madera Ranchos

6.2 miles away

Clovis

8.9 miles away

West Park

9.5 miles away

Sunnyside

11.4 miles away

Easton

13.5 miles away

Millerton

13.5 miles away

Kerman

14.6 miles away

Madera

15.4 miles away

Bowles

16.9 miles away

Sanger

18.7 miles away

Selma

22.6 miles away

Parlier

23.2 miles away

Yosemite Lakes

24.2 miles away

San Joaquin

25.2 miles away

Tranquillity

26.3 miles away

Kingsburg

27.0 miles away

Auberry

27.5 miles away

Reedley

27.7 miles away

Lanare

28.4 miles away

Riverdale

28.5 miles away

Hardwick

31.1 miles away

Dinuba

32.1 miles away

Traver

33.4 miles away

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FAQ about Lake Van Ness fishing

Lake Van Ness is a lake located in Fresno County, California, United States. Its coordinates are:
36°50′33.2″N 119°50′37.5″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Lake Van Ness 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 Lake Van Ness are:
The latest Lake Van Ness fishing reports are:
According to fishing regulations at Lake Van Ness, 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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