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Fishing near Elk Grove, California
Sacramento County, population 176,124.
- under a mileto nearest lake
- 8launches nearby
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Elk Grove, California
Fishable water a drive from Elk Grove
The 2020 census counted 176,124 residents in Elk Grove, Sacramento County. The nearest lake entry is Camden Park Pond, about under a mile to the northeast. Garcia Bend Park Launch Ramp is the closest named ramp, about 10 miles off.
under a mileto Camden Park Pond
8launches within 15 mi
0piers within 25 mi
8shops within 15 mi
Lakes
Still water near Elk Grove
- Camden Park Pondunder a mile northeast, 8.6 acres
- Elk Grove Park Pond1 mile south, 3.8 acres
- Florin Creek Park Pond6 miles northwest, 0.3 acres
- Granite Park Pond9 miles north
- Land Park Pond11 miles northwest, 2 acres
- William Land Park Pond11 miles northwest, 1.7 acres
Catch options on lakes by Elk Grove
| Species | Nearby lakes flagged |
|---|---|
| Hatchery trout | 2 |
| Black bass | 1 |
| Catfish | 1 |
| Sunfish and crappie | 1 |
Nearby rivers for Elk Grove
- Sacramento-San Joaquin Deltadelta
- Cosumnes River13 miles
- American River13 miles
- Steamboat Slough17 miles
- Georgiana Slough19 miles
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Where to fish near Elk Grove, mapped
- Garcia Bend Park Launch RampSacramento-SanJoaquinDelta-Sacramento River, 10 miles
- Watt Avenue BTAFAmerican River, 10 miles
- Delta Meadows Boat RampSacramento-SanJoaquinDelta-Snodgrass Slough, 13 miles
- Boathouse MarinaSacramento-SanJoaquinDelta-Sacramento River, 13 miles
- New Hope Landing Trailer Park & MarinaSacramento-SanJoaquinDelta-Mokelumne River, 14 miles
- Wimpy's MarinaSacramento-SanJoaquinDelta-Mokelumne River, 14 miles
- Walnut Grove MarinaSacramento-SanJoaquinDelta-Snodgrass Slough, 14 miles
- Discovery ParkSacramento-SanJoaquinDelta-Sacramento River, 14 miles
Straight line distances from the Census point for Elk Grove.
Flow
River levels near Elk Grove
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Sacramento R A Freeport Ca | 14,000 cfs, 103.87 ft gage height | Oct 12 4:15 pm |
| Sacramento R Ab Delta Cross Channel Ca | 8,690 cfs, 5.33 ft gage height | Oct 12 4:30 pm |
| Sacramento R Bl Walnut Grove Br A Walnut Grove Ca | 4,670 cfs, 16.10 ft gage height | Oct 12 5:15 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Oct 12, 2026 5:35 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Local help
Supplies for Elk Grove anglers
Tackle stores around Elk Grove
- Sportsman's Warehouse #259sporting goods store, Elk Grove, 1 mile
- Big 5 Sporting Goods #264sporting goods store, Elk Grove, 2 miles
- Big 5 Sporting Goods #065sporting goods store, Sacramento, 5 miles
- Turner's Outdoorsman #15sporting goods store, Sacramento, 6 miles
- DICK'S Sporting Goods #1232sporting goods store, Sacramento, 7 miles
- Freeport Bait and Tacklebait and tackle shop, Sacramento, 7 miles
- Delta Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Sacramento, 7 miles
- Romeos Bait Shopbait and tackle shop, Sacramento, 7 miles
Where to buy a license near Elk Grove
- Walmart Store #1697department store, under a mile
- Walmart Store #5848department store, 2 miles
- Walmart Store #3081department store, 5 miles
- Walmart Store #2735department store, 6 miles
Who guides Elk Grove
- Intimidator Sportfishingocean charter, Elk Grove, (916) 806-3030
Stocking
Where CDFW plants trout near Elk Grove
| Lake | Distance | Plant weeks | Last plant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elk Grove Park Pond | 1 mile | 3 | 2026-04-05 |
| Granite Park Pond | 9 miles | 5 | 2026-03-01 |
| Mather Lake | 12 miles | 5 | 2026-03-01 |
| Southside Park Pond | 12 miles | 1 | 2026-03-15 |
| Howe Community Park Lake | 13 miles | 4 | 2026-03-15 |
| Rancho Seco Lake | 16 miles | 3 | 2026-01-11 |
| Oak Grove Park Lake | 25 miles | 2 | 2026-03-01 |
| Folsom Lake | 30 miles | 7 | 2026-03-15 |
CDFW Fish Planting Schedule, last 52 weeks.
Limits
Bag rules around Elk Grove
Elk Grove anglers fish under the 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 Elk Grove
Overnight options near Elk Grove
- Florin5 miles
- Clarksburg8 miles
- Courtland11 miles
- Sacramento11 miles
Elk Grove on the county pages
- Sacramento Countyseat: Sacramento
In pictures
Pictures taken near Elk Grove
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Answers
Near Elk Grove, answered
Which lake can I fish from Elk Grove?
Camden Park Pond, under a mile northeast.
Where does a boat go in near Elk Grove?
Garcia Bend Park Launch Ramp is closest at 10 miles.
Which public piers stand near Elk Grove?
Piers are over 25 miles off.
Where does Elk Grove buy its bait?
The nearest is Sportsman's Warehouse #259.
Do charter boats sail from Elk Grove?
There are 1 guide or charter.
Which California county is Elk Grove part of?
Sacramento County, California.
Are there no-take zones near Elk Grove?
Not within 15 miles.
Which stream lies closest to Elk Grove?
Cosumnes River, about 13 miles.
Can tourists fish Elk Grove without a license?
One day $21.09, two days $32.4, for anyone 16 or older.