Fishing near Vacaville, California
Solano County, population 102,386.
- 10 milesto nearest lake
- 5launches nearby
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Getting on the water from Vacaville
Vacaville, in Solano County, had 102,386 residents in 2020. Lake Solano is the nearest CDFW lake, roughly 10 miles north. Boaters can launch at Suisun City Marina, 9 miles from town.
Try Cuttings Wharf, a public pier 21 miles away. Within 15 miles there are 1 MPA to respect.
Reservoirs near Vacaville
- Lake Solano10 miles north, 69.2 acres
- Yolo Bypass near Dixon, Yolo County (2)17 miles east
- Yolo Bypass near Dixon, Yolo County (3)17 miles east
- Yolo Bypass near Dixon, Yolo County17 miles east
- Yolo Bypass near Davis, Yolo County18 miles east
- Yolo Bypass near West Sacramento, Yolo County (6)20 miles east
Lake species around Vacaville
| Species | Nearby lakes flagged |
|---|---|
| Hatchery trout | 1 |
Streams near Vacaville
- Sacramento-San Joaquin Deltadelta
- Suisun Slough13 miles
- Montezuma Slough13 miles
- Cache Slough17 miles
- Napa River21 miles
Access around Vacaville
- Suisun City MarinaSuisun Slough, 9 miles
- Suisun City Boat RampSuisun Slough, 9 miles
- Belden’s LandingMontezuma Slough, 12 miles
- Markley Cove ResortLake Berryessa, 13 miles
- Pleasure Cove ResortLake Berryessa, 14 miles
Straight line distances from the Census point for Vacaville.
Salt water near Vacaville
Public piers near Vacaville
- Cuttings Wharfwharf, 21 miles
- 9th Street Pier, Beniciapier, 24 miles
- Vallejo Waterfront (Independence Park)pier, 24 miles
- Vallejo Launch Ramp Fishing Pierpier, 24 miles
- Benicia Point Fishing Pierpier, 24 miles
- Eckley Pierpier, 25 miles
Harbors and bays by Vacaville
- Grizzly Bay17 miles
- Honker Bay20 miles
- Suisun Bay21 miles
MPA boundaries around Vacaville
- Peytonia Slough SMPSMP, 10 miles
Stream gauges near Vacaville
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Putah C Nr Winters Ca | 365 cfs, 7.17 ft gage height | Oct 12 5:00 pm |
| Green Slough Nr Courtland Ca | -97 cfs, 12.74 ft gage height | Oct 12 4:45 pm |
| Nemeth Slough Nr Courtland Ca | 391 cfs, 13.32 ft gage height | Oct 12 4:45 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Oct 12, 2026 5:35 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Tackle and charters near Vacaville
Where to stock up near Vacaville
- Big 5 Sporting Goods #154sporting goods store, Vacaville, under a mile
- Guns Fishing & Other Stuffbait and tackle shop, Vacaville, 2 miles
- Fisherman's Warehouse #1bait and tackle shop, Fairfield, 7 miles
- Big 5 Sporting Goods #504sporting goods store, Fairfield, 8 miles
- Sportsman's Warehouse #176sporting goods store, Fairfield, 8 miles
- New Marina Bait and Tacklebait and tackle shop, Suisun City, 9 miles
- Virgil's Bait Shopbait and tackle shop, Suisun City, 9 miles
- Gone Fishin' Marinesporting goods store, Dixon, 10 miles
License counters by Vacaville
- Walmart Store #1704department store, under a mile
- Travis Main Exchangelicense agent, 6 miles
- Walmart Store #2048department store, 7 miles
- Walmart Store #3708department store, 8 miles
Stocked water close to Vacaville
| Lake | Distance | Plant weeks | Last plant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Herman | 21 miles | 2 | 2026-02-15 |
| Lake Chabot | 21 miles | 3 | 2026-03-15 |
| Hidden Valley Pond | 27 miles | 4 | 2026-03-01 |
| Southside Park Pond | 29 miles | 1 | 2026-03-15 |
| Elk Grove Park Pond | 32 miles | 3 | 2026-04-05 |
| Granite Park Pond | 33 miles | 5 | 2026-03-01 |
| Howe Community Park Lake | 35 miles | 4 | 2026-03-15 |
| Temescal Lake | 38 miles | 2 | 2026-01-04 |
CDFW Fish Planting Schedule, last 52 weeks.
Inland limits for Vacaville anglers
The district for inland water near Vacaville is the 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.
The ground around Vacaville
Towns ringing Vacaville
- Fairfield8 miles
- Suisun City8 miles
- Davis18 miles
- Napa19 miles
Counties holding Vacaville
- Solano Countyseat: Fairfield
The fish of Vacaville
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Questions from Vacaville anglers
How many miles to a CDFW lake from Vacaville?
Lake Solano, 10 miles north.
Is a launch ramp close to Vacaville?
The nearest named launch is Suisun City Marina (9 miles).
Which public pier can I fish near Vacaville?
Cuttings Wharf, 21 miles away, needs no license.
Does Vacaville have a bait counter?
Big 5 Sporting Goods #154, the closest shop.
Who runs guided trips in Vacaville?
None list Vacaville; see the county page.
Which California county contains Vacaville?
Solano County; see its page.
Can I fish everywhere near Vacaville?
1 MPA within 15 miles, closest Peytonia Slough SMP.
Is a stream within reach of Vacaville?
The nearest stream page is Suisun Slough, 13 miles off.
How much is a day license near Vacaville?
From age 16 a license is needed; a one-day license is $21.09 and two days $32.4.