Fishing near Fremont, California
Alameda County, population 230,504.
- 4 milesto nearest lake
- 4launches nearby
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Nearby fishing for Fremont
With 230,504 people in 2020, Fremont is a Alameda County town. The closest CDFW lake is Lagoon the, 4 miles north of town. For a boat, try Central Park/Lake Elizabeth, 4 miles away.
On the coast, Dumbarton Pier is the closest public pier at 9 miles, and no license is needed there.
Lakes in reach of Fremont
- Lagoon the4 miles north
- Spring Valley Pond6 miles southeast, 2 acres
- Horseshoe Lake, Alameda County6 miles northwest, 119.4 acres
- Lakeshore Park Pond7 miles northwest, 17.5 acres
- Calaveras Reservoir7 miles east
- San Antonio Reservoir, Alameda County8 miles northeast
Species CDFW flags on lakes near Fremont
| Species | Nearby lakes flagged |
|---|---|
| Hatchery trout | 2 |
Rivers close to Fremont
- Alameda Creek6 miles
- Coyote Creek21 miles
- Los Gatos Creek21 miles
- San Lorenzo River29 miles
Map around Fremont
- Central Park/Lake ElizabethLake Elizabeth, 4 miles
- Velma Million MarinaLake Cunningham, 13 miles
- Westpoint Harbor and BoatyardSan Francisco Bay-South Bay, 14 miles
- Del Valle LakeDel Valle Reservoir, 15 miles
Straight line distances from the Census point for Fremont.
The coast from Fremont
License-free piers by Fremont
- Dumbarton Pierpier, 9 miles
- Redwood City Pierpier, 15 miles
- San Leandro Marina Pierpier, 19 miles
- Coyote Point Jettyjetty, 22 miles
- Doolittle Drive Pierpier, 22 miles
- Arrowhead Marsh/MLK Pierpier, 23 miles
Flow near Fremont
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Coyote C Ab Hwy 237 A Milpitas Ca | 9 cfs, 5.09 ft gage height | Oct 12 5:00 pm |
| Alameda C Bl Welch C Nr Sunol Ca | 7 cfs, 11.44 ft gage height | Oct 12 4:30 pm |
| Alameda C Nr Fremont Ca | 10 cfs, 5.63 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.
Contacts in Fremont
Bait counters close to Fremont
- DICK'S Sporting Goods #1170sporting goods store, Fremont, 2 miles
- Big 5 Sporting Goods #053sporting goods store, Fremont, 5 miles
- Laine's Baitsbait and tackle shop, Alviso, 5 miles
- Benen Manufacturingbait and tackle shop, San Jose, 7 miles
- UrbanBassManbait and tackle shop, Santa Clara, 7 miles
- DICK'S Sporting Goods #1401sporting goods store, Sunnyvale, 10 miles
- Fishery Supplybait and tackle shop, San Jose, 12 miles
- Big 5 Sporting Goods #495sporting goods store, San Jose, 13 miles
License sellers around Fremont
- Walmart Store #2989department store, 1 mile
- Walmart Store #2119department store, 5 miles
Trout plants around Fremont
| Lake | Distance | Plant weeks | Last plant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horseshoe Lake, Alameda County | 6 miles | 5 | 2026-03-01 |
| Lakeshore Park Pond | 7 miles | 1 | 2025-12-14 |
| Shadow Cliff Lake | 13 miles | 5 | 2026-02-15 |
| Lake del Valle | 14 miles | 2 | 2025-11-09 |
| Temescal Lake | 29 miles | 2 | 2026-01-04 |
| North Merced Lake | 34 miles | 5 | 2026-03-29 |
| Hidden Valley Pond | 35 miles | 4 | 2026-03-01 |
CDFW Fish Planting Schedule, last 52 weeks.
Keeping fish near Fremont
Inland seasons near Fremont follow the South Central 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 Fremont
Where to stay near Fremont
- Milpitas5 miles
- Union City9 miles
- Sunnyvale9 miles
- Santa Clara9 miles
County guides covering Fremont
- Alameda Countyseat: Oakland
Shore and lake views by Fremont
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What Fremont visitors want to know
Which CDFW lake is closest to Fremont?
Lagoon the, 4 miles north.
Which launch lies closest to Fremont?
Central Park/Lake Elizabeth, roughly 4 miles away.
Is there a public pier by Fremont?
Dumbarton Pier at 9 miles, license-free.
Where is the nearest tackle to Fremont?
Start at DICK'S Sporting Goods #1170.
Do captains run trips from Fremont?
No guide is listed in Fremont.
Which county government serves Fremont?
The Alameda County page covers it.
Where is fishing closed near Fremont?
No MPA within 15 miles.
Where is the nearest stream to Fremont?
Alameda Creek, 6 miles out.
What does a visitor license cost in Fremont?
Visitors 16 and up can buy one day for $21.09 or two for $32.4.