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Fishing near Fairfield, California
Solano County, population 119,881.
- 13 milesto nearest lake
- 4launches nearby
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Fairfield, California
Angling from Fairfield
Fairfield sits in Solano County; its 2020 population was 119,881. Lake Herman lies 13 miles southwest, the nearest CDFW lake. The closest launch page is Suisun City Marina (2 miles).
Cuttings Wharf, 15 miles away, is the nearest license-free pier. Note the 2 MPAs within 15 miles.
13 milesto Lake Herman
4launches within 15 mi
6piers within 25 mi
8shops within 15 mi
Lakes
Lake trips from Fairfield
- Lake Herman13 miles southwest
- Lake Chabot14 miles southwest, 54.8 acres
- Lake Solano16 miles north, 69.2 acres
- Hidden Valley Pond20 miles south
- Yolo Bypass near Dixon, Yolo County (2)23 miles northeast
- Yolo Bypass near Dixon, Yolo County (3)23 miles northeast
What the lakes around Fairfield hold
| Species | Nearby lakes flagged |
|---|---|
| Hatchery trout | 2 |
Moving water near Fairfield
- Sacramento-San Joaquin Deltadelta
- Suisun Slough6 miles
- Montezuma Slough8 miles
- Cache Slough19 miles
- Napa River20 miles
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Spots near Fairfield on the map
- Suisun City MarinaSuisun Slough, 2 miles
- Suisun City Boat RampSuisun Slough, 2 miles
- Belden’s LandingMontezuma Slough, 6 miles
- Kennedy ParkNapa River, 14 miles
Straight line distances from the Census point for Fairfield.
Salt water
Public piers and bays by Fairfield
Piers a short drive from Fairfield
- Cuttings Wharfwharf, 15 miles
- 9th Street Pier, Beniciapier, 16 miles
- Benicia Point Fishing Pierpier, 17 miles
- Vallejo Launch Ramp Fishing Pierpier, 17 miles
- Vallejo Waterfront (Independence Park)pier, 17 miles
- Eckley Pierpier, 17 miles
Bay pages near Fairfield
- Grizzly Bay10 miles
- Suisun Bay13 miles
- Honker Bay14 miles
Closed water close to Fairfield
- Peytonia Slough SMPSMP, 3 miles
- Fagan Marsh SMPSMP, 15 miles
Flow
Live stream readings around Fairfield
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Suisun Slough Nr Benicia Ca | 2,060 cfs, 15.86 ft gage height | Oct 12 1:00 pm |
| Napa R Nr Napa Ca | 0 cfs, 2.00 ft gage height | Oct 12 5:15 pm |
| Putah C Nr Winters Ca | 365 cfs, 7.17 ft gage height | Oct 12 5:00 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 Fairfield
Shops a short drive from Fairfield
- Fisherman's Warehouse #1bait and tackle shop, Fairfield, under a mile
- Big 5 Sporting Goods #504sporting goods store, Fairfield, 1 mile
- New Marina Bait and Tacklebait and tackle shop, Suisun City, 1 mile
- Virgil's Bait Shopbait and tackle shop, Suisun City, 1 mile
- Sportsman's Warehouse #176sporting goods store, Fairfield, 1 mile
- Guns Fishing & Other Stuffbait and tackle shop, Vacaville, 6 miles
- Big 5 Sporting Goods #154sporting goods store, Vacaville, 8 miles
- Sweeney's Sportssporting goods store, Napa, 14 miles
Get a license near Fairfield
- Walmart Store #2048department store, 1 mile
- Walmart Store #3708department store, 3 miles
- Travis Main Exchangelicense agent, 4 miles
- Walmart Store #1704department store, 8 miles
Stocking
Hatchery fish near Fairfield
| Lake | Distance | Plant weeks | Last plant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Herman | 13 miles | 2 | 2026-02-15 |
| Lake Chabot | 14 miles | 3 | 2026-03-15 |
| Hidden Valley Pond | 20 miles | 4 | 2026-03-01 |
| Temescal Lake | 31 miles | 2 | 2026-01-04 |
| Southside Park Pond | 36 miles | 1 | 2026-03-15 |
| Elk Grove Park Pond | 37 miles | 3 | 2026-04-05 |
| Ralphine Lake | 37 miles | 5 | 2026-04-05 |
| Oak Grove Park Lake | 39 miles | 2 | 2026-03-01 |
CDFW Fish Planting Schedule, last 52 weeks.
Limits
Rules on lakes near Fairfield
For lakes near Fairfield, the Valley District applies.
| 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
Outside Fairfield
Closest communities to Fairfield
- Suisun City2 miles
- Vacaville8 miles
- Benicia15 miles
- Napa15 miles
Which counties Fairfield touches
- Solano Countyseat: Fairfield
Field guide
What anglers hook near Fairfield
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Answers
Anglers near Fairfield ask
Which CDFW lake lies closest to Fairfield?
Lake Herman, 13 miles southwest.
Where can a boat go in near Fairfield?
Head to Suisun City Marina, 2 miles out.
Can I fish a public pier from Fairfield?
Cuttings Wharf is closest (15 miles); no license required.
Which tackle counter is closest to Fairfield?
Fisherman's Warehouse #1 is nearest.
Does Fairfield have working fishing guides?
Not in our listings for Fairfield.
Which California county holds Fairfield?
It sits inside Solano County.
Are there protected areas near Fairfield?
Peytonia Slough SMP and 1 more within 15 miles.
Which stream can I fish from Fairfield?
Suisun Slough, roughly 6 miles away.
Do visitors need a license in Fairfield?
A one-day license costs $21.09; two days, $32.4.