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Fishing near Hayward, California
Alameda County, population 162,954.
- 4 milesto nearest lake
- 10launches nearby
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Hayward, California
Nearby fishing for Hayward
With 162,954 people in 2020, Hayward is a Alameda County town. The closest CDFW lake is Jordon Lake, 4 miles east of town. For a boat, try Lake Chabot Marina, 6 miles away.
On the coast, San Leandro Marina Pier is the closest public pier at 7 miles, and no license is needed there. 3 protected areas sit within 15 miles of town.
4 milesto Jordon Lake
10launches within 15 mi
6piers within 25 mi
8shops within 15 mi
Lakes
Lakes in reach of Hayward
- Jordon Lake4 miles east
- Don Castro Reservoir5 miles northeast, 19 acres
- Cull Canyon Lake6 miles northeast
- Lakeshore Park Pond6 miles southeast, 17.5 acres
- Horseshoe Lake, Alameda County7 miles southeast, 119.4 acres
- Chabot Reservoir7 miles north, 315 acres
Species CDFW flags on lakes near Hayward
| Species | Nearby lakes flagged |
|---|---|
| Hatchery trout | 4 |
| Black bass | 2 |
| Catfish | 2 |
| Sunfish and crappie | 2 |
Rivers close to Hayward
- Alameda Creek14 miles
Map
Map around Hayward
- Lake Chabot MarinaLake Chabot, 6 miles
- San Leandro Shoreline Recreation AreaSan Francisco Bay-East Bay, 7 miles
- Central Park/Lake ElizabethLake Elizabeth, 9 miles
- Westpoint Harbor and BoatyardSan Francisco Bay-South Bay, 9 miles
- Martin Luther King Jr. Regional ShorelineSan Leandro Bay, 10 miles
- Redwood City Municipal MarinaSan Francisco Bay-South Bay, 11 miles
- Docktown MarinaSan Francisco Bay-South Bay, 11 miles
- Parkside Aquatic ParkSan Francisco Bay-South Bay, 11 miles
- Seal Point Park BTAFSan Francisco Bay-South Bay, 11 miles
- Coyote Point MarinaSan Francisco Bay-South Bay, 12 miles
Straight line distances from the Census point for Hayward.
Salt water
The coast from Hayward
License-free piers by Hayward
- San Leandro Marina Pierpier, 7 miles
- Dumbarton Pierpier, 8 miles
- Doolittle Drive Pierpier, 9 miles
- Arrowhead Marsh/MLK Pierpier, 10 miles
- Redwood City Pierpier, 10 miles
- Veteran's Pierpier, 11 miles
Coastal water close to Hayward
- San Francisco Bay13 miles
- Half Moon Bay22 miles
- Pillar Point Harbor22 miles
No-take and limited-take zones near Hayward
- Bair Island SMPSMP, 10 miles
- Redwood Shores SMPSMP, 10 miles
- Robert W. Crown SMCASMCA, 13 miles
Flow
Flow near Hayward
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Castro Valley C A Hayward Ca | 0 cfs, 0.66 ft gage height | Oct 12 5:20 pm |
| Alameda C Flood Channel A Union City Ca | 0 cfs, 6.43 ft gage height | Oct 12 5:00 pm |
| San Lorenzo C A San Lorenzo Ca | 1 cfs, 2.70 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.
Local help
Contacts in Hayward
Bait counters close to Hayward
- Big 5 Sporting Goods #472sporting goods store, Hayward, 4 miles
- Big 5 Sporting Goods #052sporting goods store, San Lorenzo, 4 miles
- Icon Productsbait and tackle shop, Castro Valley, 5 miles
- Castro Valley Sportsmen Ctrsporting goods store, Castro Valley, 5 miles
- Lake Chabotmarina, Castro Valley, 6 miles
- Marina Liquormarina, San Leandro, 7 miles
- Big 5 Sporting Goods #053sporting goods store, Fremont, 8 miles
- Big 5 Sporting Goods #239sporting goods store, Dublin, 11 miles
License sellers around Hayward
- Walmart Store #2031department store, 3 miles
- Walmart Store #5434department store, 5 miles
Stocking
Trout plants around Hayward
| Lake | Distance | Plant weeks | Last plant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Park Pond | 6 miles | 1 | 2025-12-14 |
| Horseshoe Lake, Alameda County | 7 miles | 5 | 2026-03-01 |
| Shadow Cliff Lake | 15 miles | 5 | 2026-02-15 |
| Temescal Lake | 17 miles | 2 | 2026-01-04 |
| Lake del Valle | 21 miles | 2 | 2025-11-09 |
| North Merced Lake | 23 miles | 5 | 2026-03-29 |
| Hidden Valley Pond | 25 miles | 4 | 2026-03-01 |
| Lake Herman | 33 miles | 2 | 2026-02-15 |
CDFW Fish Planting Schedule, last 52 weeks.
Limits
Keeping fish near Hayward
Inland seasons near Hayward 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.
Nearby
More near Hayward
Where to stay near Hayward
- Union City5 miles
- Castro Valley6 miles
- San Leandro6 miles
- Redwood City10 miles
County guides covering Hayward
- Alameda Countyseat: Oakland
In pictures
Shore and lake views by Hayward
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Answers
What Hayward visitors want to know
Which CDFW lake is closest to Hayward?
Jordon Lake, 4 miles east.
Which launch lies closest to Hayward?
Lake Chabot Marina, roughly 6 miles away.
Is there a public pier by Hayward?
San Leandro Marina Pier at 7 miles, license-free.
Where is the nearest tackle to Hayward?
Start at Big 5 Sporting Goods #472.
Do captains run trips from Hayward?
No guide is listed in Hayward.
Which county government serves Hayward?
The Alameda County page covers it.
Where is fishing closed near Hayward?
3; Bair Island SMP is nearest.
Where is the nearest stream to Hayward?
Alameda Creek, 14 miles out.
What does a visitor license cost in Hayward?
Visitors 16 and up can buy one day for $21.09 or two for $32.4.