Fishing near Sunnyvale, California
Santa Clara County, population 155,805.
- 7 milesto nearest lake
- 8launches nearby
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Where to fish near Sunnyvale
Census 2020 put Sunnyvale (Santa Clara County) at 155,805 residents. Drive 7 miles southwest to reach Stevens Creek Reservoir, the closest lake on the CDFW list. Stevens Creek County Park sits 7 miles away, the nearest named launch.
Pier anglers have Dumbarton Pier about 10 miles off, license-free. The MPA layer shows 1 areas within 15 miles.
Nearby lakes for Sunnyvale
- Stevens Creek Reservoir7 miles southwest, 95 acres
- Campbell Perc Pond9 miles southeast
- Vasona Reservoir10 miles south
- Spring Valley Pond11 miles northeast, 2 acres
- Lakeshore Park Pond12 miles north, 17.5 acres
- Lagoon the12 miles north
Fish on the CDFW list near Sunnyvale
| Species | Nearby lakes flagged |
|---|---|
| Hatchery trout | 3 |
| Black bass | 1 |
| Catfish | 1 |
| Sunfish and crappie | 1 |
Creeks in reach of Sunnyvale
- Los Gatos Creek14 miles
- Alameda Creek15 miles
- Coyote Creek18 miles
- San Lorenzo River21 miles
Sunnyvale fishing map
- Stevens Creek County ParkSteven's Creek Reservoir, 7 miles
- Vasona Lake County ParkVasona Lake, 10 miles
- Central Park/Lake ElizabethLake Elizabeth, 12 miles
- Velma Million MarinaLake Cunningham, 12 miles
- Westpoint Harbor and BoatyardSan Francisco Bay-South Bay, 13 miles
- Lexington Reservoir County ParkLexington Reservoir, 13 miles
- Docktown MarinaSan Francisco Bay-South Bay, 13 miles
- Redwood City Municipal MarinaSan Francisco Bay-South Bay, 13 miles
Straight line distances from the Census point for Sunnyvale.
Ocean options near Sunnyvale
Shore structures near Sunnyvale
- Dumbarton Pierpier, 10 miles
- Redwood City Pierpier, 13 miles
- Coyote Point Jettyjetty, 21 miles
- San Leandro Marina Pierpier, 23 miles
Protected areas near Sunnyvale
- Bair Island SMPSMP, 14 miles
How streams near Sunnyvale are running
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Guadalupe R Abv Hwy 101 A San Jose Ca | 25 cfs, 5.14 ft gage height | Oct 12 5:15 pm |
| Coyote C Ab Hwy 237 A Milpitas Ca | 9 cfs, 5.09 ft gage height | Oct 12 5:00 pm |
| Saratoga C A Saratoga Ca | 1 cfs, 2.01 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.
Local help for Sunnyvale
Gear and bait by Sunnyvale
- DICK'S Sporting Goods #1401sporting goods store, Sunnyvale, 1 mile
- Laine's Baitsbait and tackle shop, Alviso, 4 miles
- UrbanBassManbait and tackle shop, Santa Clara, 5 miles
- Fishermans Warehouse Delta Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, San Jose, 6 miles
- Big 5 Sporting Goods #322sporting goods store, Campbell, 7 miles
- Benen Manufacturingbait and tackle shop, San Jose, 8 miles
- DICK'S Sporting Goods #1170sporting goods store, Fremont, 9 miles
- Sportsmans Supplysporting goods store, Campbell, 9 miles
CDFW agents close to Sunnyvale
- Walmart Store #2280department store, 5 miles
- Walmart Store #2119department store, 7 miles
- Walmart Store #2989department store, 10 miles
- Walmart Store #5435department store, 10 miles
Recently planted lakes by Sunnyvale
| Lake | Distance | Plant weeks | Last plant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Park Pond | 12 miles | 1 | 2025-12-14 |
| Horseshoe Lake, Alameda County | 13 miles | 5 | 2026-03-01 |
| Lake del Valle | 22 miles | 2 | 2025-11-09 |
| Shadow Cliff Lake | 22 miles | 5 | 2026-02-15 |
| Temescal Lake | 34 miles | 2 | 2026-01-04 |
| North Merced Lake | 35 miles | 5 | 2026-03-29 |
CDFW Fish Planting Schedule, last 52 weeks.
Lake limits near Sunnyvale
Lakes around Sunnyvale follow the South Central District and the statewide lake limits below.
| 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.
Past Sunnyvale
Places to base near Sunnyvale
- Mountain View3 miles
- Santa Clara4 miles
- Cupertino5 miles
- Palo Alto6 miles
Sunnyvale county by county
- Santa Clara Countyseat: San Jose
Sunnyvale area waters in photos
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Fishing from Sunnyvale: short answers
Which lake sits nearest Sunnyvale?
Stevens Creek Reservoir, 7 miles southwest.
Which launch sits nearest Sunnyvale?
Stevens Creek County Park, 7 miles away.
Which public pier lies closest to Sunnyvale?
Try Dumbarton Pier, 10 miles off, a CDFW public pier.
Where can I get supplies in Sunnyvale?
DICK'S Sporting Goods #1401 is the closest listing.
Is a paid guide available in Sunnyvale?
Try the county page; none list Sunnyvale.
Which county page covers Sunnyvale?
Santa Clara County.
Is fishing restricted off Sunnyvale?
1 MPA, starting with Bair Island SMP.
How far is Sunnyvale from a river?
Los Gatos Creek, 14 miles away.
Can a visitor to Sunnyvale buy a one or two day license?
Short licenses run $21.09 (1 day) and $32.4 (2 days).
Choose a spot near Sunnyvale
Every lake, launch and pier above has its own page.