Fishing near Clovis, California
Fresno County, population 120,124.
- 6 milesto nearest lake
- 5launches nearby
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Nearby fishing for Clovis
With 120,124 people in 2020, Clovis is a Fresno County town. The closest CDFW lake is Fresno City Woodward Park Lake, 6 miles northwest of town. For a boat, try Wildwood Small Craft Launching Facility, 7 miles away.
Lakes in reach of Clovis
- Fresno City Woodward Park Lake6 miles northwest, 19.7 acres
- Fresno Sportmens Club Pond7 miles northwest, 2.8 acres
- Sycamore Island Pond8 miles west, 34.8 acres
- Lost Lake, Fresno County10 miles north, 37.8 acres
- Millerton Lake14 miles north, 4,398 acres
- Avocado Lake15 miles east, 83 acres
Species CDFW flags on lakes near Clovis
| Species | Nearby lakes flagged |
|---|---|
| Black bass | 3 |
| Hatchery trout | 2 |
| Sunfish and crappie | 2 |
| Catfish | 1 |
| Striped bass | 1 |
Rivers close to Clovis
- Kings River14 miles
- Big Creek near Orange Cove, Fresno County28 miles
Map around Clovis
- Wildwood Small Craft Launching FacilitySan Joaquin River, 7 miles
- Millerton Lake SRA (Boat Ramps 2-5)Millerton Lake, 11 miles
- Millerton Lake SRA (Crows Nest BLF #1)Millerton Lake, 12 miles
- Millerton Lake SRA (Boat Ramp #6)Millerton Lake, 13 miles
- Kings River AccessKings River, 14 miles
Straight line distances from the Census point for Clovis.
Flow near Clovis
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| San Joaquin R Bl Friant Ca | 379 cfs, 3.02 ft gage height | Oct 12 4:30 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Oct 12, 2026 5:35 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Contacts in Clovis
Bait counters close to Clovis
- DICK'S Sporting Goods #0623sporting goods store, Clovis, under a mile
- Valley Rod & Gunbait and tackle shop, Clovis, 2 miles
- Pro Wormsbait and tackle shop, Fresno, 4 miles
- T & J Tacklebait and tackle shop, Fresno, 4 miles
- Big 5 Sporting Goods #358sporting goods store, Fresno, 5 miles
- Big 5 Sporting Goods #101sporting goods store, Clovis, 5 miles
- 559 Fresno Bait and Tacklebait and tackle shop, Fresno, 6 miles
- Sportsman's Warehouse #238sporting goods store, Fresno, 6 miles
License sellers around Clovis
- Walmart Store #5337department store, under a mile
- Walmart Store #2277department store, 2 miles
- Fresno AG Hardwarelicense agent, 5 miles
- Ninety Nine Cent Pluslicense agent, 6 miles
Trout plants around Clovis
| Lake | Distance | Plant weeks | Last plant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno City Woodward Park Lake | 6 miles | 14 | 2026-04-12 |
| Sycamore Island Pond | 8 miles | 5 | 2026-03-08 |
| Avocado Lake | 15 miles | 17 | 2026-03-29 |
| Pine Flat Lake | 23 miles | 5 | 2026-03-29 |
| Hensley Lake | 23 miles | 5 | 2026-03-15 |
| Corrine Lake | 25 miles | 5 | 2026-03-01 |
| Shaver Lake | 30 miles | 11 | 2026-09-20 |
| Manzanita Lake, Madera County | 30 miles | 6 | 2026-03-29 |
CDFW Fish Planting Schedule, last 52 weeks.
Keeping fish near Clovis
Inland seasons near Clovis follow the Sierra or Valley District.
| Species | Daily bag | Size | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black bass | 5 a day | 12 in minimum | All year |
| Trout | 5 a day | none | All year |
| Striped bass | 2 a day | 18 in minimum | All year except closures in special regulations |
| Sunfish and crappie | 25 a day | none | All year, except closures under district or special regulations |
| Catfish | no limit | none | All year, except closures under special regulations |
| Kokanee and inland salmon | 5 a day | none | All year |
CDFW 2026 Freshwater Sport Fishing Regulations.
More near Clovis
Where to stay near Clovis
- Fresno7 miles
- Friant11 miles
- Auberry22 miles
- Madera24 miles
County guides covering Clovis
- Fresno Countyseat: Fresno
Shore and lake views by Clovis
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What Clovis visitors want to know
Which CDFW lake is closest to Clovis?
Fresno City Woodward Park Lake, 6 miles northwest.
Which launch lies closest to Clovis?
Wildwood Small Craft Launching Facility, roughly 7 miles away.
Is there a public pier by Clovis?
None within 25 miles.
Where is the nearest tackle to Clovis?
Start at DICK'S Sporting Goods #0623.
Do captains run trips from Clovis?
No guide is listed in Clovis.
Which county government serves Clovis?
The Fresno County page covers it.
Where is fishing closed near Clovis?
No MPA within 15 miles.
Where is the nearest stream to Clovis?
Kings River, 14 miles out.
What does a visitor license cost in Clovis?
Visitors 16 and up can buy one day for $21.09 or two for $32.4.