Fishing near Fresno, California
Fresno County, population 542,107.
- 5 milesto nearest lake
- 1launches nearby
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Angling from Fresno
Fresno sits in Fresno County; its 2020 population was 542,107. Sycamore Island Pond lies 5 miles north, the nearest CDFW lake. The closest launch page is Wildwood Small Craft Launching Facility (7 miles).
Lake trips from Fresno
- Sycamore Island Pond5 miles north, 34.8 acres
- Fresno City Woodward Park Lake6 miles north, 19.7 acres
- Fresno Sportmens Club Pond7 miles north, 2.8 acres
- Lost Lake, Fresno County13 miles north, 37.8 acres
- Millerton Lake19 miles northeast, 4,398 acres
- Avocado Lake21 miles east, 83 acres
What the lakes around Fresno hold
| Species | Nearby lakes flagged |
|---|---|
| Black bass | 3 |
| Hatchery trout | 2 |
| Sunfish and crappie | 2 |
| Catfish | 1 |
| Striped bass | 1 |
Moving water near Fresno
- Kings River19 miles
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- Wildwood Small Craft Launching FacilitySan Joaquin River, 7 miles
Straight line distances from the Census point for Fresno.
Live stream readings around Fresno
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| San Joaquin R Bl Friant Ca | 379 cfs, 3.02 ft gage height | Oct 12 4:30 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Oct 12, 2026 5:35 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Bait and guides by Fresno
Shops a short drive from Fresno
- Big 5 Sporting Goods #101sporting goods store, Clovis, 2 miles
- Big 5 Sporting Goods #036sporting goods store, Fresno, 2 miles
- Turner's Outdoorsman #06sporting goods store, Fresno, 3 miles
- Big 5 Sporting Goods #143sporting goods store, Fresno, 3 miles
- DICK'S Sporting Goods #0622sporting goods store, Fresno, 4 miles
- 559 Fresno Bait and Tacklebait and tackle shop, Fresno, 4 miles
- Tackle on Demandbait and tackle shop, Fresno, 4 miles
- DICK'S Sporting Goods #1407sporting goods store, Fresno, 4 miles
Get a license near Fresno
- Walmart Store #5632department store, under a mile
- Fresno AG Hardwarelicense agent, 2 miles
- Jack's Gaslicense agent, 2 miles
- Ninety Nine Cent Pluslicense agent, 4 miles
Hatchery fish near Fresno
| Lake | Distance | Plant weeks | Last plant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sycamore Island Pond | 5 miles | 5 | 2026-03-08 |
| Fresno City Woodward Park Lake | 6 miles | 14 | 2026-04-12 |
| Avocado Lake | 21 miles | 17 | 2026-03-29 |
| Hensley Lake | 24 miles | 5 | 2026-03-15 |
| Pine Flat Lake | 29 miles | 5 | 2026-03-29 |
| Corrine Lake | 31 miles | 5 | 2026-03-01 |
| Eastman Lake, Madera County | 33 miles | 5 | 2026-03-15 |
| Manzanita Lake, Madera County | 36 miles | 6 | 2026-03-29 |
CDFW Fish Planting Schedule, last 52 weeks.
Rules on lakes near Fresno
For lakes near Fresno, the Sierra or 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.
Outside Fresno
Closest communities to Fresno
- Clovis7 miles
- Friant15 miles
- Madera20 miles
- Auberry28 miles
Which counties Fresno touches
- Fresno Countyseat: Fresno
What anglers hook near Fresno
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Anglers near Fresno ask
Which CDFW lake lies closest to Fresno?
Sycamore Island Pond, 5 miles north.
Where can a boat go in near Fresno?
Head to Wildwood Small Craft Launching Facility, 7 miles out.
Can I fish a public pier from Fresno?
The coast is more than 25 miles away.
Which tackle counter is closest to Fresno?
Big 5 Sporting Goods #101 is nearest.
Does Fresno have working fishing guides?
Not in our listings for Fresno.
Which California county holds Fresno?
It sits inside Fresno County.
Are there protected areas near Fresno?
CDFW maps none close by.
Which stream can I fish from Fresno?
Kings River, roughly 19 miles away.
Do visitors need a license in Fresno?
A one-day license costs $21.09; two days, $32.4.