Fishing near Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara County, population 127,647.
- 7 milesto nearest lake
- 5launches nearby
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Nearby fishing for Santa Clara
With 127,647 people in 2020, Santa Clara is a Santa Clara County town. The closest CDFW lake is Campbell Perc Pond, 7 miles south of town. For a boat, try Stevens Creek County Park, 8 miles away.
On the coast, Dumbarton Pier is the closest public pier at 13 miles, and no license is needed there.
Lakes in reach of Santa Clara
- Campbell Perc Pond7 miles south
- Stevens Creek Reservoir8 miles southwest, 95 acres
- Vasona Reservoir8 miles south
- Spring Valley Pond9 miles northeast, 2 acres
- Lake Cunningham9 miles east, 50.7 acres
- Cottonwood Lake10 miles southeast, 8 acres
Species CDFW flags on lakes near Santa Clara
| Species | Nearby lakes flagged |
|---|---|
| Hatchery trout | 4 |
| Black bass | 2 |
| Catfish | 2 |
| Sunfish and crappie | 1 |
Rivers close to Santa Clara
- Los Gatos Creek12 miles
- Alameda Creek14 miles
- Coyote Creek15 miles
- San Lorenzo River20 miles
Map around Santa Clara
- Stevens Creek County ParkSteven's Creek Reservoir, 8 miles
- Vasona Lake County ParkVasona Lake, 8 miles
- Velma Million MarinaLake Cunningham, 9 miles
- Lexington Reservoir County ParkLexington Reservoir, 11 miles
- Central Park/Lake ElizabethLake Elizabeth, 13 miles
Straight line distances from the Census point for Santa Clara.
The coast from Santa Clara
License-free piers by Santa Clara
- Dumbarton Pierpier, 13 miles
- Redwood City Pierpier, 17 miles
- Coyote Point Jettyjetty, 25 miles
Flow near Santa Clara
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Guadalupe R Abv Hwy 101 A San Jose Ca | 24 cfs, 5.13 ft gage height | Oct 12 7:15 pm |
| Coyote C Ab Hwy 237 A Milpitas Ca | 9 cfs, 5.09 ft gage height | Oct 12 7:00 pm |
| Saratoga C A Saratoga Ca | 1 cfs, 2.01 ft gage height | Oct 12 7:15 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Oct 12, 2026 7:33 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Contacts in Santa Clara
Bait counters close to Santa Clara
- UrbanBassManbait and tackle shop, Santa Clara, 2 miles
- DICK'S Sporting Goods #1401sporting goods store, Sunnyvale, 3 miles
- Laine's Baitsbait and tackle shop, Alviso, 4 miles
- Benen Manufacturingbait and tackle shop, San Jose, 5 miles
- Fishermans Warehouse Delta Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, San Jose, 5 miles
- Big 5 Sporting Goods #322sporting goods store, Campbell, 6 miles
- Big 5 Sporting Goods #495sporting goods store, San Jose, 6 miles
- Fishery Supplybait and tackle shop, San Jose, 7 miles
License sellers around Santa Clara
- Walmart Store #2119department store, 5 miles
- Walmart Store #5435department store, 6 miles
- Walmart Store #2280department store, 8 miles
Trout plants around Santa Clara
| Lake | Distance | Plant weeks | Last plant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Park Pond | 14 miles | 1 | 2025-12-14 |
| Horseshoe Lake, Alameda County | 15 miles | 5 | 2026-03-01 |
| Lake del Valle | 21 miles | 2 | 2025-11-09 |
| Shadow Cliff Lake | 22 miles | 5 | 2026-02-15 |
| Temescal Lake | 36 miles | 2 | 2026-01-04 |
| North Merced Lake | 38 miles | 5 | 2026-03-29 |
CDFW Fish Planting Schedule, last 52 weeks.
Keeping fish near Santa Clara
Inland seasons near Santa Clara follow the South Central 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 Santa Clara
Where to stay near Santa Clara
- Sunnyvale4 miles
- Cupertino5 miles
- Milpitas6 miles
- Mountain View7 miles
County guides covering Santa Clara
- Santa Clara Countyseat: San Jose
Shore and lake views by Santa Clara
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What Santa Clara visitors want to know
Which CDFW lake is closest to Santa Clara?
Campbell Perc Pond, 7 miles south.
Which launch lies closest to Santa Clara?
Stevens Creek County Park, roughly 8 miles away.
Is there a public pier by Santa Clara?
Dumbarton Pier at 13 miles, license-free.
Where is the nearest tackle to Santa Clara?
Start at UrbanBassMan.
Do captains run trips from Santa Clara?
No guide is listed in Santa Clara.
Which county government serves Santa Clara?
The Santa Clara County page covers it.
Where is fishing closed near Santa Clara?
No MPA within 15 miles.
Where is the nearest stream to Santa Clara?
Los Gatos Creek, 12 miles out.
What does a visitor license cost in Santa Clara?
Visitors 16 and up can buy one day for $21.09 or two for $32.4.