Fishing in the Central Valley & Delta Region

The inlet streams feeding Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta offer good fishing for the region's target species.

1. Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Inlet (Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Sturgeon, Crappie)

Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Inlet, California

The inlet streams feeding Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta offer good fishing for the region's target species.

• Striped bass · Limit: 2 per day · Min 18 in; Colorado River District & Southern District: 10, no minimum
• Inland white sturgeon · Limit: Zero (closed 2026) · None - closed season statewide; >60 in fork length must be released
• Sunfish & crappie combined · Limit: 25 per day · No minimum (Hodges/El Capitan crappie min 10 in; Barrett/Upper Otay zero)

Boat Launch: Marina Boat Launch →

2. Clear Lake (Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Sturgeon, Crappie)

Clear Lake, California

Clear Lake offers excellent fishing in the Central Valley & Delta with good public access and scenic surroundings.

• Striped bass · Limit: 2 per day · Min 18 in; Colorado River District & Southern District: 10, no minimum
• Inland white sturgeon · Limit: Zero (closed 2026) · None - closed season statewide; >60 in fork length must be released
• Sunfish & crappie combined · Limit: 25 per day · No minimum (Hodges/El Capitan crappie min 10 in; Barrett/Upper Otay zero)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

3. Folsom Lake (Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Sturgeon, Crappie)

Folsom Lake, California

Folsom Lake offers excellent fishing in the Central Valley & Delta with good public access and scenic surroundings.

• Striped bass · Limit: 2 per day · Min 18 in; Colorado River District & Southern District: 10, no minimum
• Inland white sturgeon · Limit: Zero (closed 2026) · None - closed season statewide; >60 in fork length must be released
• Sunfish & crappie combined · Limit: 25 per day · No minimum (Hodges/El Capitan crappie min 10 in; Barrett/Upper Otay zero)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

4. Berryessa (Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Sturgeon, Crappie)

Berryessa, California

Berryessa offers excellent fishing in the Central Valley & Delta with good public access and scenic surroundings.

• Striped bass · Limit: 2 per day · Min 18 in; Colorado River District & Southern District: 10, no minimum
• Inland white sturgeon · Limit: Zero (closed 2026) · None - closed season statewide; >60 in fork length must be released
• Sunfish & crappie combined · Limit: 25 per day · No minimum (Hodges/El Capitan crappie min 10 in; Barrett/Upper Otay zero)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

5. North Central Valley Lake (Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Sturgeon, Crappie)

North Central Valley Lake, California

North Central Valley Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Central Valley & Delta of California with scenic natural surroundings.

• Striped bass · Limit: 2 per day · Min 18 in; Colorado River District & Southern District: 10, no minimum
• Inland white sturgeon · Limit: Zero (closed 2026) · None - closed season statewide; >60 in fork length must be released
• Sunfish & crappie combined · Limit: 25 per day · No minimum (Hodges/El Capitan crappie min 10 in; Barrett/Upper Otay zero)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

6. Lake K10 (Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Sturgeon, Crappie)

Lake K10, California

Lake K10 offers good fishing opportunities in the Central Valley & Delta of California with scenic natural surroundings.

• Striped bass · Limit: 2 per day · Min 18 in; Colorado River District & Southern District: 10, no minimum
• Inland white sturgeon · Limit: Zero (closed 2026) · None - closed season statewide; >60 in fork length must be released
• Sunfish & crappie combined · Limit: 25 per day · No minimum (Hodges/El Capitan crappie min 10 in; Barrett/Upper Otay zero)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

7. Beyers Lakes (Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Sturgeon, Crappie)

Beyers Lakes, California

Popular fishing lake in the Central Valley & Delta Region region of California.

• Striped bass · Limit: 2 per day · Min 18 in; Colorado River District & Southern District: 10, no minimum
• Inland white sturgeon · Limit: Zero (closed 2026) · None - closed season statewide; >60 in fork length must be released
• Sunfish & crappie combined · Limit: 25 per day · No minimum (Hodges/El Capitan crappie min 10 in; Barrett/Upper Otay zero)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

8. Big Sage Reservoir (Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Sturgeon, Crappie)

Big Sage Reservoir, California

Popular fishing lake in the Central Valley & Delta Region region of California.

• Striped bass · Limit: 2 per day · Min 18 in; Colorado River District & Southern District: 10, no minimum
• Inland white sturgeon · Limit: Zero (closed 2026) · None - closed season statewide; >60 in fork length must be released
• Sunfish & crappie combined · Limit: 25 per day · No minimum (Hodges/El Capitan crappie min 10 in; Barrett/Upper Otay zero)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

9. Boca Reservoir (Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Sturgeon, Crappie)

Boca Reservoir, California

Popular fishing lake in the Central Valley & Delta Region region of California.

• Striped bass · Limit: 2 per day · Min 18 in; Colorado River District & Southern District: 10, no minimum
• Inland white sturgeon · Limit: Zero (closed 2026) · None - closed season statewide; >60 in fork length must be released
• Sunfish & crappie combined · Limit: 25 per day · No minimum (Hodges/El Capitan crappie min 10 in; Barrett/Upper Otay zero)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

10. Bowman Lake (Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Sturgeon, Crappie)

Bowman Lake, California

Popular fishing lake in the Central Valley & Delta Region region of California.

• Striped bass · Limit: 2 per day · Min 18 in; Colorado River District & Southern District: 10, no minimum
• Inland white sturgeon · Limit: Zero (closed 2026) · None - closed season statewide; >60 in fork length must be released
• Sunfish & crappie combined · Limit: 25 per day · No minimum (Hodges/El Capitan crappie min 10 in; Barrett/Upper Otay zero)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

11. Bucks Lake (Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Sturgeon, Crappie)

Bucks Lake, California

Popular fishing lake in the Central Valley & Delta Region region of California.

• Striped bass · Limit: 2 per day · Min 18 in; Colorado River District & Southern District: 10, no minimum
• Inland white sturgeon · Limit: Zero (closed 2026) · None - closed season statewide; >60 in fork length must be released
• Sunfish & crappie combined · Limit: 25 per day · No minimum (Hodges/El Capitan crappie min 10 in; Barrett/Upper Otay zero)

Boat Launch: Bucks Lake Marina →

12. Butt Valley Reservoir (Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Sturgeon, Crappie)

Butt Valley Reservoir, California

Popular fishing lake in the Central Valley & Delta Region region of California.

• ⚠ This water: All year. | 2 trout. 4 trout in possession.
• Striped bass · Limit: 2 per day · Min 18 in; Colorado River District & Southern District: 10, no minimum
• Inland white sturgeon · Limit: Zero (closed 2026) · None - closed season statewide; >60 in fork length must be released
• Sunfish & crappie combined · Limit: 25 per day · No minimum (Hodges/El Capitan crappie min 10 in; Barrett/Upper Otay zero)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

13. Collins Lake (Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Sturgeon, Crappie)

Collins Lake, California

Popular fishing lake in the Central Valley & Delta Region region of California.

• Striped bass · Limit: 2 per day · Min 18 in; Colorado River District & Southern District: 10, no minimum
• Inland white sturgeon · Limit: Zero (closed 2026) · None - closed season statewide; >60 in fork length must be released
• Sunfish & crappie combined · Limit: 25 per day · No minimum (Hodges/El Capitan crappie min 10 in; Barrett/Upper Otay zero)

Boat Launch: Collins Lake Marina →

14. Crystal Lake (Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Sturgeon, Crappie)

Crystal Lake, California

Popular fishing lake in the Central Valley & Delta Region region of California.

• Striped bass · Limit: 2 per day · Min 18 in; Colorado River District & Southern District: 10, no minimum
• Inland white sturgeon · Limit: Zero (closed 2026) · None - closed season statewide; >60 in fork length must be released
• Sunfish & crappie combined · Limit: 25 per day · No minimum (Hodges/El Capitan crappie min 10 in; Barrett/Upper Otay zero)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

15. Dodge Reservoir (Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Sturgeon, Crappie)

Dodge Reservoir, California

Popular fishing lake in the Central Valley & Delta Region region of California.

• Striped bass · Limit: 2 per day · Min 18 in; Colorado River District & Southern District: 10, no minimum
• Inland white sturgeon · Limit: Zero (closed 2026) · None - closed season statewide; >60 in fork length must be released
• Sunfish & crappie combined · Limit: 25 per day · No minimum (Hodges/El Capitan crappie min 10 in; Barrett/Upper Otay zero)

Boat Launch: Dodge Reservoir →

16. Donner Lake (Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Sturgeon, Crappie)

Donner Lake, California

Popular fishing lake in the Central Valley & Delta Region region of California.

• Striped bass · Limit: 2 per day · Min 18 in; Colorado River District & Southern District: 10, no minimum
• Inland white sturgeon · Limit: Zero (closed 2026) · None - closed season statewide; >60 in fork length must be released
• Sunfish & crappie combined · Limit: 25 per day · No minimum (Hodges/El Capitan crappie min 10 in; Barrett/Upper Otay zero)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

17. Donovan Reservoir (Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Sturgeon, Crappie)

Donovan Reservoir, California

Popular fishing lake in the Central Valley & Delta Region region of California.

• Striped bass · Limit: 2 per day · Min 18 in; Colorado River District & Southern District: 10, no minimum
• Inland white sturgeon · Limit: Zero (closed 2026) · None - closed season statewide; >60 in fork length must be released
• Sunfish & crappie combined · Limit: 25 per day · No minimum (Hodges/El Capitan crappie min 10 in; Barrett/Upper Otay zero)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

18. Dorris Reservoir (Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Sturgeon, Crappie)

Dorris Reservoir, California

Popular fishing lake in the Central Valley & Delta Region region of California.

• Striped bass · Limit: 2 per day · Min 18 in; Colorado River District & Southern District: 10, no minimum
• Inland white sturgeon · Limit: Zero (closed 2026) · None - closed season statewide; >60 in fork length must be released
• Sunfish & crappie combined · Limit: 25 per day · No minimum (Hodges/El Capitan crappie min 10 in; Barrett/Upper Otay zero)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

19. Emerson Lake (Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Sturgeon, Crappie)

Emerson Lake, California

Popular fishing lake in the Central Valley & Delta Region region of California.

• Striped bass · Limit: 2 per day · Min 18 in; Colorado River District & Southern District: 10, no minimum
• Inland white sturgeon · Limit: Zero (closed 2026) · None - closed season statewide; >60 in fork length must be released
• Sunfish & crappie combined · Limit: 25 per day · No minimum (Hodges/El Capitan crappie min 10 in; Barrett/Upper Otay zero)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

20. Englebright Lake (Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Sturgeon, Crappie)

Englebright Lake, California

Popular fishing lake in the Central Valley & Delta Region region of California.

• Striped bass · Limit: 2 per day · Min 18 in; Colorado River District & Southern District: 10, no minimum
• Inland white sturgeon · Limit: Zero (closed 2026) · None - closed season statewide; >60 in fork length must be released
• Sunfish & crappie combined · Limit: 25 per day · No minimum (Hodges/El Capitan crappie min 10 in; Barrett/Upper Otay zero)

Boat Launch: Skippers Cove Marina →

21. French Meadows Reservoir (Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Sturgeon, Crappie)

French Meadows Reservoir, California

Popular fishing lake in the Central Valley & Delta Region region of California.

• Striped bass · Limit: 2 per day · Min 18 in; Colorado River District & Southern District: 10, no minimum
• Inland white sturgeon · Limit: Zero (closed 2026) · None - closed season statewide; >60 in fork length must be released
• Sunfish & crappie combined · Limit: 25 per day · No minimum (Hodges/El Capitan crappie min 10 in; Barrett/Upper Otay zero)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

22. Frenchman Lake (Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Sturgeon, Crappie)

Frenchman Lake, California

Popular fishing lake in the Central Valley & Delta Region region of California.

• Striped bass · Limit: 2 per day · Min 18 in; Colorado River District & Southern District: 10, no minimum
• Inland white sturgeon · Limit: Zero (closed 2026) · None - closed season statewide; >60 in fork length must be released
• Sunfish & crappie combined · Limit: 25 per day · No minimum (Hodges/El Capitan crappie min 10 in; Barrett/Upper Otay zero)

Boat Launch: Lunker Point Boat Launch →

23. Goose Lake (Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Sturgeon, Crappie)

Goose Lake, California

Popular fishing lake in the Central Valley & Delta Region region of California.

• Striped bass · Limit: 2 per day · Min 18 in; Colorado River District & Southern District: 10, no minimum
• Inland white sturgeon · Limit: Zero (closed 2026) · None - closed season statewide; >60 in fork length must be released
• Sunfish & crappie combined · Limit: 25 per day · No minimum (Hodges/El Capitan crappie min 10 in; Barrett/Upper Otay zero)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

24. Grizzly Lake (Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Sturgeon, Crappie)

Grizzly Lake, California

Popular fishing lake in the Central Valley & Delta Region region of California.

• Striped bass · Limit: 2 per day · Min 18 in; Colorado River District & Southern District: 10, no minimum
• Inland white sturgeon · Limit: Zero (closed 2026) · None - closed season statewide; >60 in fork length must be released
• Sunfish & crappie combined · Limit: 25 per day · No minimum (Hodges/El Capitan crappie min 10 in; Barrett/Upper Otay zero)

Boat Launch: Bucks Lake Marina →

25. Hell Hole Reservoir (Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Sturgeon, Crappie)

Hell Hole Reservoir, California

Popular fishing lake in the Central Valley & Delta Region region of California.

• Striped bass · Limit: 2 per day · Min 18 in; Colorado River District & Southern District: 10, no minimum
• Inland white sturgeon · Limit: Zero (closed 2026) · None - closed season statewide; >60 in fork length must be released
• Sunfish & crappie combined · Limit: 25 per day · No minimum (Hodges/El Capitan crappie min 10 in; Barrett/Upper Otay zero)

Boat Launch: Boat Ramp (14N33) →

26. Hog Flat Reservoir (Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Sturgeon, Crappie)

Hog Flat Reservoir, California

Popular fishing lake in the Central Valley & Delta Region region of California.

• Striped bass · Limit: 2 per day · Min 18 in; Colorado River District & Southern District: 10, no minimum
• Inland white sturgeon · Limit: Zero (closed 2026) · None - closed season statewide; >60 in fork length must be released
• Sunfish & crappie combined · Limit: 25 per day · No minimum (Hodges/El Capitan crappie min 10 in; Barrett/Upper Otay zero)

Boat Launch: Gallatin Marina →

27. Honey Lake (Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Sturgeon, Crappie)

Honey Lake, California

Popular fishing lake in the Central Valley & Delta Region region of California.

• Striped bass · Limit: 2 per day · Min 18 in; Colorado River District & Southern District: 10, no minimum
• Inland white sturgeon · Limit: Zero (closed 2026) · None - closed season statewide; >60 in fork length must be released
• Sunfish & crappie combined · Limit: 25 per day · No minimum (Hodges/El Capitan crappie min 10 in; Barrett/Upper Otay zero)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

28. Jackson Meadows Reservoir (Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Sturgeon, Crappie)

Jackson Meadows Reservoir, California

Popular fishing lake in the Central Valley & Delta Region region of California.

• Striped bass · Limit: 2 per day · Min 18 in; Colorado River District & Southern District: 10, no minimum
• Inland white sturgeon · Limit: Zero (closed 2026) · None - closed season statewide; >60 in fork length must be released
• Sunfish & crappie combined · Limit: 25 per day · No minimum (Hodges/El Capitan crappie min 10 in; Barrett/Upper Otay zero)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

29. Lake Almanor (Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Sturgeon, Crappie)

Lake Almanor, California

Popular fishing lake in the Central Valley & Delta Region region of California.

• Striped bass · Limit: 2 per day · Min 18 in; Colorado River District & Southern District: 10, no minimum
• Inland white sturgeon · Limit: Zero (closed 2026) · None - closed season statewide; >60 in fork length must be released
• Sunfish & crappie combined · Limit: 25 per day · No minimum (Hodges/El Capitan crappie min 10 in; Barrett/Upper Otay zero)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

30. Lake Davis (Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Sturgeon, Crappie)

Lake Davis, California

Popular fishing lake in the Central Valley & Delta Region region of California.

• Striped bass · Limit: 2 per day · Min 18 in; Colorado River District & Southern District: 10, no minimum
• Inland white sturgeon · Limit: Zero (closed 2026) · None - closed season statewide; >60 in fork length must be released
• Sunfish & crappie combined · Limit: 25 per day · No minimum (Hodges/El Capitan crappie min 10 in; Barrett/Upper Otay zero)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

31. Lake Leavitt (Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Sturgeon, Crappie)

Lake Leavitt, California

Popular fishing lake in the Central Valley & Delta Region region of California.

• Striped bass · Limit: 2 per day · Min 18 in; Colorado River District & Southern District: 10, no minimum
• Inland white sturgeon · Limit: Zero (closed 2026) · None - closed season statewide; >60 in fork length must be released
• Sunfish & crappie combined · Limit: 25 per day · No minimum (Hodges/El Capitan crappie min 10 in; Barrett/Upper Otay zero)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

32. Lake Spaulding (Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Sturgeon, Crappie)

Lake Spaulding, California

Popular fishing lake in the Central Valley & Delta Region region of California.

• Striped bass · Limit: 2 per day · Min 18 in; Colorado River District & Southern District: 10, no minimum
• Inland white sturgeon · Limit: Zero (closed 2026) · None - closed season statewide; >60 in fork length must be released
• Sunfish & crappie combined · Limit: 25 per day · No minimum (Hodges/El Capitan crappie min 10 in; Barrett/Upper Otay zero)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

33. Lake Tahoe (Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Sturgeon, Crappie)

Lake Tahoe, California

Popular fishing lake in the Central Valley & Delta Region region of California.

• Striped bass · Limit: 2 per day · Min 18 in; Colorado River District & Southern District: 10, no minimum
• Inland white sturgeon · Limit: Zero (closed 2026) · None - closed season statewide; >60 in fork length must be released
• Sunfish & crappie combined · Limit: 25 per day · No minimum (Hodges/El Capitan crappie min 10 in; Barrett/Upper Otay zero)

Boat Launch: Tahoe City Marina →

34. Little Grass Valley Reservoir (Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Sturgeon, Crappie)

Little Grass Valley Reservoir, California

Popular fishing lake in the Central Valley & Delta Region region of California.

• Striped bass · Limit: 2 per day · Min 18 in; Colorado River District & Southern District: 10, no minimum
• Inland white sturgeon · Limit: Zero (closed 2026) · None - closed season statewide; >60 in fork length must be released
• Sunfish & crappie combined · Limit: 25 per day · No minimum (Hodges/El Capitan crappie min 10 in; Barrett/Upper Otay zero)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

35. Loon Lake (Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Sturgeon, Crappie)

Loon Lake, California

Popular fishing lake in the Central Valley & Delta Region region of California.

• Striped bass · Limit: 2 per day · Min 18 in; Colorado River District & Southern District: 10, no minimum
• Inland white sturgeon · Limit: Zero (closed 2026) · None - closed season statewide; >60 in fork length must be released
• Sunfish & crappie combined · Limit: 25 per day · No minimum (Hodges/El Capitan crappie min 10 in; Barrett/Upper Otay zero)

Boat Launch: North boat ramp →

36. Lower Alkali Lake (Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Sturgeon, Crappie)

Lower Alkali Lake, California

Popular fishing lake in the Central Valley & Delta Region region of California.

• Striped bass · Limit: 2 per day · Min 18 in; Colorado River District & Southern District: 10, no minimum
• Inland white sturgeon · Limit: Zero (closed 2026) · None - closed season statewide; >60 in fork length must be released
• Sunfish & crappie combined · Limit: 25 per day · No minimum (Hodges/El Capitan crappie min 10 in; Barrett/Upper Otay zero)

Boat Launch: Lower Alkali Lake →

37. Martis Creek Lake (Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Sturgeon, Crappie)

Martis Creek Lake, California

Popular fishing lake in the Central Valley & Delta Region region of California.

• Striped bass · Limit: 2 per day · Min 18 in; Colorado River District & Southern District: 10, no minimum
• Inland white sturgeon · Limit: Zero (closed 2026) · None - closed season statewide; >60 in fork length must be released
• Sunfish & crappie combined · Limit: 25 per day · No minimum (Hodges/El Capitan crappie min 10 in; Barrett/Upper Otay zero)

Boat Launch: Prosser Dam Boat Launch →

38. McCoy Flat Reservoir (Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Sturgeon, Crappie)

McCoy Flat Reservoir, California

Popular fishing lake in the Central Valley & Delta Region region of California.

• Striped bass · Limit: 2 per day · Min 18 in; Colorado River District & Southern District: 10, no minimum
• Inland white sturgeon · Limit: Zero (closed 2026) · None - closed season statewide; >60 in fork length must be released
• Sunfish & crappie combined · Limit: 25 per day · No minimum (Hodges/El Capitan crappie min 10 in; Barrett/Upper Otay zero)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

39. Middle Alkali Lake (Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Sturgeon, Crappie)

Middle Alkali Lake, California

Popular fishing lake in the Central Valley & Delta Region region of California.

• Striped bass · Limit: 2 per day · Min 18 in; Colorado River District & Southern District: 10, no minimum
• Inland white sturgeon · Limit: Zero (closed 2026) · None - closed season statewide; >60 in fork length must be released
• Sunfish & crappie combined · Limit: 25 per day · No minimum (Hodges/El Capitan crappie min 10 in; Barrett/Upper Otay zero)

Boat Launch: Middle Alkali Lake →

40. Mountain Meadows Reservoir (Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Sturgeon, Crappie)

Mountain Meadows Reservoir, California

Popular fishing lake in the Central Valley & Delta Region region of California.

• Striped bass · Limit: 2 per day · Min 18 in; Colorado River District & Southern District: 10, no minimum
• Inland white sturgeon · Limit: Zero (closed 2026) · None - closed season statewide; >60 in fork length must be released
• Sunfish & crappie combined · Limit: 25 per day · No minimum (Hodges/El Capitan crappie min 10 in; Barrett/Upper Otay zero)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

41. New Bullards Bar Reservoir (Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Sturgeon, Crappie)

New Bullards Bar Reservoir, California

Popular fishing lake in the Central Valley & Delta Region region of California.

• Striped bass · Limit: 2 per day · Min 18 in; Colorado River District & Southern District: 10, no minimum
• Inland white sturgeon · Limit: Zero (closed 2026) · None - closed season statewide; >60 in fork length must be released
• Sunfish & crappie combined · Limit: 25 per day · No minimum (Hodges/El Capitan crappie min 10 in; Barrett/Upper Otay zero)

Boat Launch: Dark Day Boat Ramp →

42. Prosser Creek Reservoir (Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Sturgeon, Crappie)

Prosser Creek Reservoir, California

Popular fishing lake in the Central Valley & Delta Region region of California.

• Striped bass · Limit: 2 per day · Min 18 in; Colorado River District & Southern District: 10, no minimum
• Inland white sturgeon · Limit: Zero (closed 2026) · None - closed season statewide; >60 in fork length must be released
• Sunfish & crappie combined · Limit: 25 per day · No minimum (Hodges/El Capitan crappie min 10 in; Barrett/Upper Otay zero)

Boat Launch: Prosser Dam Boat Launch →

43. Raker and Thomas Reservoirs (Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Sturgeon, Crappie)

Raker and Thomas Reservoirs, California

Popular fishing lake in the Central Valley & Delta Region region of California.

• Striped bass · Limit: 2 per day · Min 18 in; Colorado River District & Southern District: 10, no minimum
• Inland white sturgeon · Limit: Zero (closed 2026) · None - closed season statewide; >60 in fork length must be released
• Sunfish & crappie combined · Limit: 25 per day · No minimum (Hodges/El Capitan crappie min 10 in; Barrett/Upper Otay zero)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

44. Scotts Flat Reservoir (Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Sturgeon, Crappie)

Scotts Flat Reservoir, California

Popular fishing lake in the Central Valley & Delta Region region of California.

• Striped bass · Limit: 2 per day · Min 18 in; Colorado River District & Southern District: 10, no minimum
• Inland white sturgeon · Limit: Zero (closed 2026) · None - closed season statewide; >60 in fork length must be released
• Sunfish & crappie combined · Limit: 25 per day · No minimum (Hodges/El Capitan crappie min 10 in; Barrett/Upper Otay zero)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

45. Serene Lakes (Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Sturgeon, Crappie)

Serene Lakes, California

Popular fishing lake in the Central Valley & Delta Region region of California.

• Striped bass · Limit: 2 per day · Min 18 in; Colorado River District & Southern District: 10, no minimum
• Inland white sturgeon · Limit: Zero (closed 2026) · None - closed season statewide; >60 in fork length must be released
• Sunfish & crappie combined · Limit: 25 per day · No minimum (Hodges/El Capitan crappie min 10 in; Barrett/Upper Otay zero)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

46. Sly Creek Reservoir (Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Sturgeon, Crappie)

Sly Creek Reservoir, California

Popular fishing lake in the Central Valley & Delta Region region of California.

• Striped bass · Limit: 2 per day · Min 18 in; Colorado River District & Southern District: 10, no minimum
• Inland white sturgeon · Limit: Zero (closed 2026) · None - closed season statewide; >60 in fork length must be released
• Sunfish & crappie combined · Limit: 25 per day · No minimum (Hodges/El Capitan crappie min 10 in; Barrett/Upper Otay zero)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

47. Smith Lake (Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Sturgeon, Crappie)

Smith Lake, California

Popular fishing lake in the Central Valley & Delta Region region of California.

• Striped bass · Limit: 2 per day · Min 18 in; Colorado River District & Southern District: 10, no minimum
• Inland white sturgeon · Limit: Zero (closed 2026) · None - closed season statewide; >60 in fork length must be released
• Sunfish & crappie combined · Limit: 25 per day · No minimum (Hodges/El Capitan crappie min 10 in; Barrett/Upper Otay zero)

Boat Launch: Bucks Lake Marina →

48. Snake Lake (Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Sturgeon, Crappie)

Snake Lake, California

Popular fishing lake in the Central Valley & Delta Region region of California.

• Striped bass · Limit: 2 per day · Min 18 in; Colorado River District & Southern District: 10, no minimum
• Inland white sturgeon · Limit: Zero (closed 2026) · None - closed season statewide; >60 in fork length must be released
• Sunfish & crappie combined · Limit: 25 per day · No minimum (Hodges/El Capitan crappie min 10 in; Barrett/Upper Otay zero)

Boat Launch: Bucks Lake Marina →

49. Stampede Reservoir (Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Sturgeon, Crappie)

Stampede Reservoir, California

Popular fishing lake in the Central Valley & Delta Region region of California.

• Striped bass · Limit: 2 per day · Min 18 in; Colorado River District & Southern District: 10, no minimum
• Inland white sturgeon · Limit: Zero (closed 2026) · None - closed season statewide; >60 in fork length must be released
• Sunfish & crappie combined · Limit: 25 per day · No minimum (Hodges/El Capitan crappie min 10 in; Barrett/Upper Otay zero)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

50. Sugar Pine Reservoir (Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Sturgeon, Crappie)

Sugar Pine Reservoir, California

Popular fishing lake in the Central Valley & Delta Region region of California.

• Striped bass · Limit: 2 per day · Min 18 in; Colorado River District & Southern District: 10, no minimum
• Inland white sturgeon · Limit: Zero (closed 2026) · None - closed season statewide; >60 in fork length must be released
• Sunfish & crappie combined · Limit: 25 per day · No minimum (Hodges/El Capitan crappie min 10 in; Barrett/Upper Otay zero)

Boat Launch: Sugar Pine Boat Ramp →

51. Three Lakes (Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Sturgeon, Crappie)

Three Lakes, California

Popular fishing lake in the Central Valley & Delta Region region of California.

• Striped bass · Limit: 2 per day · Min 18 in; Colorado River District & Southern District: 10, no minimum
• Inland white sturgeon · Limit: Zero (closed 2026) · None - closed season statewide; >60 in fork length must be released
• Sunfish & crappie combined · Limit: 25 per day · No minimum (Hodges/El Capitan crappie min 10 in; Barrett/Upper Otay zero)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

52. Upper Alkali Lake (Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Sturgeon, Crappie)

Upper Alkali Lake, California

Popular fishing lake in the Central Valley & Delta Region region of California.

• Striped bass · Limit: 2 per day · Min 18 in; Colorado River District & Southern District: 10, no minimum
• Inland white sturgeon · Limit: Zero (closed 2026) · None - closed season statewide; >60 in fork length must be released
• Sunfish & crappie combined · Limit: 25 per day · No minimum (Hodges/El Capitan crappie min 10 in; Barrett/Upper Otay zero)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

53. West Valley Reservoir (Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Sturgeon, Crappie)

West Valley Reservoir, California

Popular fishing lake in the Central Valley & Delta Region region of California.

• Striped bass · Limit: 2 per day · Min 18 in; Colorado River District & Southern District: 10, no minimum
• Inland white sturgeon · Limit: Zero (closed 2026) · None - closed season statewide; >60 in fork length must be released
• Sunfish & crappie combined · Limit: 25 per day · No minimum (Hodges/El Capitan crappie min 10 in; Barrett/Upper Otay zero)

Boat Launch: East Launch →