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Fishing near Concord, California
Contra Costa County, population 125,410.
- 4 milesto nearest lake
- 10launches nearby
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Concord, California
Fishable water a drive from Concord
The 2020 census counted 125,410 residents in Concord, Contra Costa County. The nearest lake entry is Heather Farms Pond, about 4 miles to the southwest. Harris Yacht Harbor/Bay Point Marina is the closest named ramp, about 5 miles off.
No license is needed on Martinez Marina Pier, the nearest pier at 8 miles.
4 milesto Heather Farms Pond
10launches within 15 mi
6piers within 25 mi
8shops within 15 mi
Lakes
Still water near Concord
- Heather Farms Pond4 miles southwest, 2.4 acres
- Hidden Valley Pond5 miles west
- Contra Loma Reservoir10 miles east, 80 acres
- Lafayette Reservoir10 miles southwest, 111 acres
- Lake Herman12 miles northwest
- San Pablo Reservoir14 miles west, 854 acres
Catch options on lakes by Concord
| Species | Nearby lakes flagged |
|---|---|
| Hatchery trout | 4 |
| Black bass | 3 |
| Catfish | 3 |
| Sunfish and crappie | 2 |
| Striped bass | 1 |
Nearby rivers for Concord
- Sacramento-San Joaquin Deltadelta
- Montezuma Slough14 miles
- Suisun Slough15 miles
- False River21 miles
- Cache Slough26 miles
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Where to fish near Concord, mapped
- Harris Yacht Harbor/Bay Point MarinaSuisun Bay, 5 miles
- McAvoy Yacht HarborSuisun Bay, 5 miles
- Pittsburg MarinaSacramento-SanJoaquinDelta-Suisun Bay, 8 miles
- Martinez MarinaCarquinez Strait, 8 miles
- Contra Loma Regional ParkContra Loma Reservoir, 10 miles
- Benicia MarinaCarquinez Strait, 10 miles
- West 9th Street Launch RampCarquinez Strait, 10 miles
- Antioch Public Launch RampSacramento-SanJoaquinDelta, 11 miles
- Sherman Island Sacramento River AccessSacramento-SanJoaquinDelta-Sacramento River, 13 miles
- Lower Sherman Island Fishing AccessSacramento-SanJoaquinDelta, 13 miles
Straight line distances from the Census point for Concord.
Salt water
Bay water in reach of Concord
Pier fishing around Concord
- Martinez Marina Pierpier, 8 miles
- Benicia Point Fishing Pierpier, 10 miles
- 9th Street Pier, Beniciapier, 11 miles
- Eckley Pierpier, 12 miles
- Antioch/Oakley Regional Shoreline Fishing Pierpier, 14 miles
- Vallejo Launch Ramp Fishing Pierpier, 16 miles
Bays near Concord
- Honker Bay7 miles
- Suisun Bay8 miles
- Grizzly Bay10 miles
Flow
River levels near Concord
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Suisun Slough Nr Benicia Ca | 2,060 cfs, 16.13 ft gage height | Oct 12 1:00 pm |
| San Ramon C A San Ramon Ca | 0 cfs, 2.43 ft gage height | Oct 12 5:45 pm |
| Cull C Ab Cull C Res Nr Castro Valley Ca | 0 cfs, 1.55 ft gage height | Oct 12 5:50 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Oct 12, 2026 6:32 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Local help
Supplies for Concord anglers
Tackle stores around Concord
- Big 5 Sporting Goods #378sporting goods store, Concord, 1 mile
- Creative Sports Flyshopfly shop, Contra Costa, 4 miles
- Pro Troll Incbait and tackle shop, Concord, 4 miles
- Big 5 Sporting Goods #437sporting goods store, Pleasant Hill, 4 miles
- DICK'S Sporting Goods #1072sporting goods store, Pleasant Hill, 4 miles
- Cooper's Fishing Polesbait and tackle shop, Bay Point, 5 miles
- Creative Sportsbait and tackle shop, Pleasant Hill, 5 miles
- Lost Anchor Bait, 1001 Mcavoy Rdbait and tackle shop, Bay Point, 5 miles
Where to buy a license near Concord
- Walmart Store #3493department store, 6 miles
- Walmart Store #1615department store, 8 miles
- Pittsburg Ace Hardwarelicense agent, 8 miles
Stocking
Where CDFW plants trout near Concord
| Lake | Distance | Plant weeks | Last plant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hidden Valley Pond | 5 miles | 4 | 2026-03-01 |
| Lake Herman | 12 miles | 2 | 2026-02-15 |
| Temescal Lake | 15 miles | 2 | 2026-01-04 |
| Lake Chabot | 17 miles | 3 | 2026-03-15 |
| Shadow Cliff Lake | 23 miles | 5 | 2026-02-15 |
| Horseshoe Lake, Alameda County | 27 miles | 5 | 2026-03-01 |
| Lakeshore Park Pond | 29 miles | 1 | 2025-12-14 |
| Lake del Valle | 30 miles | 2 | 2025-11-09 |
CDFW Fish Planting Schedule, last 52 weeks.
Limits
Bag rules around Concord
Concord anglers fish under the South Central or Valley District rules inland.
| 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.
Nearby
Beyond Concord
Overnight options near Concord
- Walnut Creek5 miles
- Martinez6 miles
- Pittsburg6 miles
- Benicia11 miles
Concord on the county pages
- Contra Costa Countyseat: Martinez
In pictures
Pictures taken near Concord
Photo: Jeffreymendel Jeffrey Nash, CC BY 3.0
Photo: Julianibarra, CC0 1.0
Photo: Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Ryanloney at English Wikipedia, Public domain
Answers
Near Concord, answered
Which lake can I fish from Concord?
Heather Farms Pond, 4 miles southwest.
Where does a boat go in near Concord?
Harris Yacht Harbor/Bay Point Marina is closest at 5 miles.
Which public piers stand near Concord?
The nearest is Martinez Marina Pier at 8 miles.
Where does Concord buy its bait?
The nearest is Big 5 Sporting Goods #378.
Do charter boats sail from Concord?
No listing for Concord.
Which California county is Concord part of?
Contra Costa County, California.
Are there no-take zones near Concord?
Not within 15 miles.
Which stream lies closest to Concord?
Montezuma Slough, about 14 miles.
Can tourists fish Concord without a license?
One day $21.09, two days $32.4, for anyone 16 or older.