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Fishing near Daly City, California

San Mateo County, population 104,901.

  • 2 milesto nearest lake
  • 10launches nearby
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Daly City, California

Angling from Daly City

Daly City sits in San Mateo County; its 2020 population was 104,901. South Merced Lake lies 2 miles northwest, the nearest CDFW lake. The closest launch page is Candlestick Point SRA (Boat Launch Facility – removed) (4 miles).

Sierra Point Pier, 5 miles away, is the nearest license-free pier. Note the 3 MPAs within 15 miles.

2 milesto South Merced Lake
10launches within 15 mi
6piers within 25 mi
8shops within 15 mi
Lakes

Lake trips from Daly City

  • South Merced Lake2 miles northwest, 198 acres
  • North Merced Lake3 miles northwest, 105 acres
  • Lake Merritt13 miles northeast
  • Temescal Lake16 miles northeast, 10 acres
  • Lagunitas Lake18 miles northwest, 22 acres
  • Phoenix Lake18 miles north, 23 acres

What the lakes around Daly City hold

SpeciesNearby lakes flagged
Hatchery trout5
Black bass4
Sunfish and crappie3
Catfish2

Moving water near Daly City

  • Corte Madera Creek17 miles
  • Novato Creek30 miles
Map

Spots near Daly City on the map

  • Candlestick Point SRA (Boat Launch Facility – removed)San Francisco Bay-West Bay, 4 miles
  • Oyster Point MarinaSan Francisco Bay-South Bay, 5 miles
  • Alameda Encinal BLFSan Francisco Bay-East Bay, 11 miles
  • Ballena Isle Marina (An Almar Marina)San Francisco Bay-East Bay, 11 miles
  • Coyote Point MarinaSan Francisco Bay-South Bay, 11 miles
  • Galilee HarborRichardson Bay, 11 miles
  • Alameda Fishing AccessSan Francisco Bay-East Bay, 11 miles
  • Clipper Yacht HarborRichardson Bay, 12 miles
  • Seal Point Park BTAFSan Francisco Bay-South Bay, 12 miles
  • Grand MarinaOakland Harbor, 13 miles

Straight line distances from the Census point for Daly City.

Salt water

Public piers and bays by Daly City

Piers a short drive from Daly City

  • Sierra Point Pierpier, 5 miles
  • Pacifica Pierpier, 5 miles
  • Islais Creek Pierpier, 5 miles
  • Oyster Point Pierpier, 6 miles
  • Agua Vista Pierpier, 6 miles
  • South Beach Harbor Pierpier, 7 miles

Bay pages near Daly City

  • San Francisco Bay9 miles
  • Richardson Bay12 miles
  • Pillar Point Harbor14 miles

Closed water close to Daly City

Flow

Live stream readings around Daly City

USGS gaugeLatest readingTime (ET)
San Mateo C Ab Junction Box A Dam1 Nr Hillsborough0 cfs, 0.17 ft gage heightOct 12 5:15 pm
San Mateo C Bl Junction Box A Dam1 Nr Hillsborough0 cfs, 0.30 ft gage heightOct 12 5:15 pm
Pilarcitos C Bl Spillway Nr Hillsborough Ca3 cfs, 2.48 ft gage heightOct 12 5:15 pm

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

Local help

Bait and guides by Daly City

Shops a short drive from Daly City

  • DICK'S Sporting Goods #1092sporting goods store, Daly City, 2 miles
  • Big 5 Sporting Goods #045sporting goods store, Daly City, 2 miles
  • G Pucci & Sonsbait and tackle shop, Brisbane, 3 miles
  • Hi's Tackle Boxbait and tackle shop, South San Francisco, 4 miles
  • Good Luck Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Pacifica, 5 miles
  • Rusty Hook Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Pacifica, 5 miles
  • Krieger Enterprisesbait and tackle shop, San Francisco, 5 miles
  • Gus' Discount Tacklebait and tackle shop, San Francisco, 5 miles

Get a license near Daly City

Guided trips near Daly City

Stocking

Hatchery fish near Daly City

LakeDistancePlant weeksLast plant
North Merced Lake3 miles52026-03-29
Temescal Lake16 miles22026-01-04
Lakeshore Park Pond26 miles12025-12-14
Horseshoe Lake, Alameda County27 miles52026-03-01
Hidden Valley Pond28 miles42026-03-01
Lake Herman32 miles22026-02-15
Lake Chabot33 miles32026-03-15
Shadow Cliff Lake34 miles52026-02-15

CDFW Fish Planting Schedule, last 52 weeks.

Limits

Rules on lakes near Daly City

For lakes near Daly City, the South Central District applies.

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

Outside Daly City

Closest communities to Daly City

  • South San Francisco6 miles
  • Pacifica7 miles
  • Sausalito11 miles
  • Alameda12 miles

Which counties Daly City touches

  • San Mateo Countyseat: Redwood City
Field guide

What anglers hook near Daly City

Largemouth bass, California
Largemouth bass
Photo: USFWS Mountain Prairie, Public domain
Bluegill, California
Bluegill
Photo: Mike Cline, Public domain
Channel catfish, California
Channel catfish
Photo: Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife, CC BY-SA 2.0
Kokanee, California
Kokanee
Photo: Timothy Knepp of the Fish and Wildlife Service., Public domain
Answers

Anglers near Daly City ask

Which CDFW lake lies closest to Daly City?

South Merced Lake, 2 miles northwest.

Where can a boat go in near Daly City?

Head to Candlestick Point SRA (Boat Launch Facility – removed), 4 miles out.

Can I fish a public pier from Daly City?

Sierra Point Pier is closest (5 miles); no license required.

Which tackle counter is closest to Daly City?

DICK'S Sporting Goods #1092 is nearest.

Does Daly City have working fishing guides?

2 guides and charters on our lists.

Which California county holds Daly City?

It sits inside San Mateo County.

Are there protected areas near Daly City?

Egg (Devil's Slide) Rock to Devil's Slide Special Closure and 2 more within 15 miles.

Which stream can I fish from Daly City?

Corte Madera Creek, roughly 17 miles away.

Do visitors need a license in Daly City?

A one-day license costs $21.09; two days, $32.4.

Map out a trip from Daly City

Open a spot above to see its rules.

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