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Fishing near Antioch, California

Contra Costa County, population 115,291.

  • 1 mileto nearest lake
  • 10launches nearby
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Antioch, California

Fishable water a drive from Antioch

The 2020 census counted 115,291 residents in Antioch, Contra Costa County. The nearest lake entry is Contra Loma Reservoir, about 1 mile to the west. Contra Loma Regional Park is the closest named ramp, about 2 miles off.

No license is needed on Antioch/Oakley Regional Shoreline Fishing Pier, the nearest pier at 4 miles.

1 mileto Contra Loma Reservoir
10launches within 15 mi
5piers within 25 mi
8shops within 15 mi
Lakes

Still water near Antioch

  • Contra Loma Reservoir1 mile west, 80 acres
  • Los Vaqueros Reservoir12 miles south, 1,425 acres
  • Heather Farms Pond14 miles west, 2.4 acres
  • Clifton Court Forebay16 miles southeast
  • Hidden Valley Pond16 miles west
  • Bethany Reservoir17 miles southeast

Catch options on lakes by Antioch

SpeciesNearby lakes flagged
Hatchery trout3
Adult salmon1
Black bass1
Catfish1
Kokanee and inland salmon1
Striped bass1
Sunfish and crappie1
Wild trout1

Nearby rivers for Antioch

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Map

Where to fish near Antioch, mapped

  • Contra Loma Regional ParkContra Loma Reservoir, 2 miles
  • Antioch Public Launch RampSacramento-SanJoaquinDelta, 3 miles
  • Anthem Yacht Club & MarinaSacramento-SanJoaquinDelta, 4 miles
  • Big Break MarinaSacramento-SanJoaquinDelta, 4 miles
  • Lower Sherman Island Fishing AccessSacramento-SanJoaquinDelta, 5 miles
  • Sherman Island Sacramento River AccessSacramento-SanJoaquinDelta-Sacramento River, 6 miles
  • Pittsburg MarinaSacramento-SanJoaquinDelta-Suisun Bay, 6 miles
  • Eddo's Harbor & RV ParkSacramento-SanJoaquinDelta, 8 miles
  • New Life MarinaSacramento-SanJoaquinDelta, 8 miles
  • New Anchor MarinaSacramento-SanJoaquinDelta, 8 miles

Straight line distances from the Census point for Antioch.

Salt water

Bay water in reach of Antioch

Pier fishing around Antioch

  • Antioch/Oakley Regional Shoreline Fishing Pierpier, 4 miles
  • Martinez Marina Pierpier, 19 miles
  • Benicia Point Fishing Pierpier, 20 miles
  • 9th Street Pier, Beniciapier, 21 miles
  • Eckley Pierpier, 23 miles

Bays near Antioch

  • Honker Bay10 miles
  • Grizzly Bay16 miles
  • Suisun Bay16 miles
Flow

River levels near Antioch

USGS gaugeLatest readingTime (ET)
Dutch Slough Bl Jersey Island Rd A Jersey Island3,220 cfs, 9.12 ft gage heightOct 12 3:00 pm
San Joaquin R A Jersey Point Ca59,100 cfs, 5.18 ft gage heightOct 12 3:15 pm
Threemile Slough Nr Rio Vista Ca8,710 cfs, 5.44 ft gage heightOct 12 3:15 pm

US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Oct 12, 2026 5:35 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.

Local help

Supplies for Antioch anglers

Tackle stores around Antioch

  • Big 5 Sporting Goods #303sporting goods store, Antioch, 2 miles
  • Antioch Armorybait and tackle shop, Antioch, 3 miles
  • Big 5 Sporting Goods #512sporting goods store, Pittsburg, 3 miles
  • Sportsman's Warehouse #197sporting goods store, Brentwood, 3 miles
  • Turner's Outdoorsman – Pittsburgsporting goods store, Pittsburg, 3 miles
  • Kai Kane Custom Rods and Repairbait and tackle shop, Antioch, 3 miles
  • Lost Anchor Bait, 425 Fleming Lnbait and tackle shop, Antioch, 3 miles
  • Basswest USAbait and tackle shop, Oakley, 4 miles

Where to buy a license near Antioch

Stocking

Where CDFW plants trout near Antioch

LakeDistancePlant weeksLast plant
Hidden Valley Pond16 miles42026-03-01
Lake Herman21 miles22026-02-15
Shadow Cliff Lake21 miles52026-02-15
Oak Grove Park Lake24 miles22026-03-01
Temescal Lake25 miles22026-01-04
Lake Chabot26 miles32026-03-15
Lake del Valle27 miles22025-11-09
Horseshoe Lake, Alameda County30 miles52026-03-01

CDFW Fish Planting Schedule, last 52 weeks.

Limits

Bag rules around Antioch

Antioch anglers fish under the South Central or Valley District rules inland.

SpeciesDaily bagSizeSeason
Black bass5 a day12 in minimumAll year
Trout5 a daynoneAll year
Striped bass2 a day18 in minimumAll year except closures in special regulations
Sunfish and crappie25 a daynoneAll year, except closures under district or special regulations
Catfishno limitnoneAll year, except closures under special regulations
Kokanee and inland salmon5 a daynoneAll year

CDFW 2026 Freshwater Sport Fishing Regulations.

Nearby

Beyond Antioch

Overnight options near Antioch

  • Brentwood5 miles
  • Pittsburg6 miles
  • Oakley6 miles
  • Knightsen8 miles

Antioch on the county pages

  • Contra Costa Countyseat: Martinez
In pictures

Pictures taken near Antioch

Los Vaqueros Reservoir, California
Los Vaqueros Reservoir 12 mi
Photo: George Miller, CC BY 2.0
Bethany Reservoir, California
Bethany Reservoir 17 mi
Photo: John Loo, CC BY 2.0
Delta, California
Delta 15 mi
Photo: Doc Searls, CC BY-SA 2.0
Carquinez Strait, California
Carquinez Strait 21 mi
Photo: Robert Campbell, CC BY-SA 3.0
Answers

Near Antioch, answered

Which lake can I fish from Antioch?

Contra Loma Reservoir, 1 mile west.

Where does a boat go in near Antioch?

Contra Loma Regional Park is closest at 2 miles.

Which public piers stand near Antioch?

The nearest is Antioch/Oakley Regional Shoreline Fishing Pier at 4 miles.

Where does Antioch buy its bait?

The nearest is Big 5 Sporting Goods #303.

Do charter boats sail from Antioch?

No listing for Antioch.

Which California county is Antioch part of?

Contra Costa County, California.

Are there no-take zones near Antioch?

Not within 15 miles.

Which stream lies closest to Antioch?

False River, about 10 miles.

Can tourists fish Antioch without a license?

One day $21.09, two days $32.4, for anyone 16 or older.

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