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California Delta Fishing



Top California Delta Fishing Spots

  1. OBSTRUCTION
    4/22/2015 10:50:49 PM - Attributes RECRD 52646 VESSLTERMS OBSTRUCTION FEATURE_TYPE Obstruction - Submerged LATDEC 38.028417 LONDEC -122.141361 GP_QUALITY High DEPTH 35 SOUNDING_TYPE Feet and tenths Y


  2. 001
    4/9/2013 12:09:09 AM - 001  


  3. Lake del Valle
    5/19/2011 8:36:49 PM - Lake del Valle 37.6152, -121.7455


  4. OBSTRUCTION
    4/22/2015 10:50:48 PM - Attributes RECRD 54137 VESSLTERMS OBSTRUCTION FEATURE_TYPE Obstruction - Submerged LATDEC 37.784722 LONDEC -122.270639 GP_QUALITY High DEPTH 17 SOUNDING_TYPE Feet and tenths Y


  5. Lake Berryessa
    5/19/2011 8:36:56 PM - Lake Berryessa 38.5135, -122.1039


  6. Yellow A Buoy
    5/19/2018 10:29:34 AM -


  7. Treasure Island Expansion Flats North
    5/19/2018 10:29:33 AM -


  8. wreck-524
    2/20/2020 2:24:15 PM -


  9. wreck-822
    2/20/2020 2:24:22 PM -


  10. Wilson Point1
    2/13/2022 7:32:16 PM -



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California Delta Fishing Forecast

Target Species of Fish

Based on historical data for fishing California Delta, you should target one of the following species for this time of year:
  1. Chinook Salmon

  2. Chinook Salmon

    There is a 62.96% catch rate for Chinook Salmon, based on 362 Chinook Salmon counted.

    California Delta Chinook Salmon Counts Chart
    Chinook

    ENLARGE CALIFORNIA DELTA CHINOOK SALMON COUNTS CHART


  3. Channel Catfish

  4. Channel Catfish

    There is a 17.74% catch rate for Channel Catfish, based on 102 Channel Catfish counted.

    California Delta Channel Catfish Counts Chart
    Channel

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  5. Striped Bass

  6. Striped Bass

    There is a 10.78% catch rate for Striped Bass, based on 62 Striped Bass counted.

    California Delta Striped Bass Counts Chart
    Striped

    ENLARGE CALIFORNIA DELTA STRIPED BASS COUNTS CHART


  7. Hybrid Striped Bass

  8. Hybrid Striped Bass

    There is a 2.43% catch rate for Hybrid Striped Bass, based on 14 Hybrid Striped Bass counted.

    California Delta Hybrid Striped Bass Counts Chart
    Hybrid

    ENLARGE CALIFORNIA DELTA HYBRID STRIPED BASS COUNTS CHART


  9. Rainbow Trout

  10. Rainbow Trout

    There is a 1.22% catch rate for Rainbow Trout, based on 7 Rainbow Trout counted.

    California Delta Rainbow Trout Counts Chart
    Rainbow

    ENLARGE CALIFORNIA DELTA RAINBOW TROUT COUNTS CHART


  11. Bluegill

  12. Bluegill

    There is a 0.87% catch rate for Bluegill, based on 5 Bluegill counted.

    California Delta Bluegill Counts Chart
    Bluegill

    ENLARGE CALIFORNIA DELTA BLUEGILL COUNTS CHART


  13. Starry Flounder

  14. Starry Flounder

    There is a 0.87% catch rate for Starry Flounder, based on 5 Starry Flounder counted.

    California Delta Starry Flounder Counts Chart
    Starry

    ENLARGE CALIFORNIA DELTA STARRY FLOUNDER COUNTS CHART


  15. American Shad

  16. American Shad

    There is a 0.7% catch rate for American Shad, based on 4 American Shad counted.

    California Delta American Shad Counts Chart
    American

    ENLARGE CALIFORNIA DELTA AMERICAN SHAD COUNTS CHART


  17. Green Sunfish

  18. Green Sunfish

    There is a 0.7% catch rate for Green Sunfish, based on 4 Green Sunfish counted.

    California Delta Green Sunfish Counts Chart
    Green

    ENLARGE CALIFORNIA DELTA GREEN SUNFISH COUNTS CHART


  19. Largemouth Bass

  20. Largemouth Bass

    There is a 0.7% catch rate for Largemouth Bass, based on 4 Largemouth Bass counted.

    California Delta Largemouth Bass Counts Chart
    Largemouth

    ENLARGE CALIFORNIA DELTA LARGEMOUTH BASS COUNTS CHART


Recommendations above based on 13 species of fish and 575 fish counted for March around California Delta.

To date, there are 30 species of fish and a total of 4076 fish counted for California Delta and within a 30 mile (48 km) radius since 1/1/1872 (151 years).

Last Update: 3/22/2023 5:04:56 AM

*** PLEASE NOTE ***
Please check local, state/province, and federal laws before fishing for any species found on this site. All data is based on historical data found for this area, and in some cases as far back as the year 1600.

View full California Delta Fishing Forecast to see all species and best lures and colors to use.

Latest California Delta Fishing Reports

  • Fall Delta Salmon & Striped Bass Fishing
    9/30/2018 9:21:29 PM - The salmon and striped bass are in the delta system. Trolling spinners from the Rio Vista Bridge up to the Ferry has been quite productive. The salmon seem to move from one s


  • Final Couple of Weeks at Fort Bragg & Home for Delta Fishing
    8/22/2018 11:21:11 PM - We are down to our last couple of weeks of fishing out of Fort Bragg. We still have some room on a couple of Albacore trips. If you are interested in getting out call me dire


  • Final Weeks at Fort Bragg & Back to the Delta
    8/22/2018 11:21:08 PM - We are down to our last couple of weeks fishing out of Fort Bragg. We have a few spots open for some albacore trips that are planned. If you are interested in this fun trip c


  • The Time For Fishing Fort Bragg is Winding Down
    8/3/2018 4:11:19 PM - While our time up in Mendocino County winds down the fishing is heating up. The last two days have been very productive for both salmon rock cod and ling cod. The ocean in sh


  • Delta Season Winding Down and Getting Ready for Fort Bragg
    5/10/2018 11:41:19 AM - The striped bass are here in the Sacramento and San Joaquin Delta system. Most anglers are trolling with great success in lots of areas of the delta. The late rains caused a


  • Sturgeon And Stripers Are Moving Up The Sacramento River
    2/8/2018 8:11:06 AM - The fish are moving around the Delta now. The rain that came sweetened the river and now the fish are moving up into the Delta. The Sacramento River around Isleton is still q


  • Delta Fall Fishing Is Here And So Are The Fish
    10/26/2017 10:11:08 PM - My favorite time of the year for fishing in the delta is here. The bait fishing for both striped bass and sturgeon has really been good with the cooler water conditions. The


  • Summer Ending and Fall Delta Fishing Begins
    8/29/2017 11:16:06 AM - We want to thank all the people who made it up to Fort Bragg for our summer ocean rock cod ling cod salmon and albacore fishing.  The ocean weather was unpredictable at times


  • Ocean Fishing in Fort Bragg
    6/17/2017 9:51:25 PM - The ocean is flat and the rock fishing is great.  I  am  all settled at Dolphin Isle Marina for our summer fishing.  Had a rock fishing trip yesterday and had limits of nice


  • Preparing for Summer Ocean Fishing out of Fort Bragg
    6/2/2017 3:41:06 AM - We are finishing up our spring season in the Delta.  It has been a very slow and different spring fishing season this year due to the extreme water conditions that occurred t


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Top California Delta Bait & Tackle Stores

  1. Hook, Line & Sinker
    5,500 square feet of sporting fun! Shimano, Browning, Leupold, Daiwa, Yamamoto, Gamehide, and MORE!! Brand names and great service!

  2. Rivers End Marina & Storage
    Rivers End Marina and Storage is a facility that has served the Tracy/Byron and surrounding areas for more than 50 years.

  3. Bob's Bait Shop


  4. Martinez Marina
    Martinez Marina is just north of San Francisco. This Almar Marina is minutes from the historic town of Martinez, along the Carquinez Strait, just west of Interstate 680. Our marina is a perfect location to call your vessel’s new home.

  5. Guns Fishing & Other Stuff


  6. Persuader American Angling


  7. Pro Troll Inc


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Top California Delta Fishing Charters & Guides

  1. Fish Hooker's Sport Fishing
    I’ve spent most of my life fishing the waters of the Delta and San Francisco Bay. I love the thrills and excitement that fishing these bountiful waters provide.

  2. Longfin Sport Fishing
    Capt. Jason has over 25 years of experience chasing these fish, and he was thought by Captain Jacky, one of the most experienced captains in the fleet. Jason has worked on party boats and commercial boats alike and knows what it takes to be success

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Top California Delta Marinas

  1. Arrowhead Harbor Marina
    Arrowhead Harbor is located on the beautiful California Delta region. This area is a unique fresh-water river system has been a favorite for boaters, fishing enthusiasts, and waterskiers for decades.

  2. Rivers End Marina & Storage
    Rivers End Marina and Storage is a facility that has served the Tracy/Byron and surrounding areas for more than 50 years.

  3. Tower Park Marina Resort
    Tower Park Marina is located in Central California along the meandering byways of the California Delta. Our full-service marina has everything you need on and off the water!

  4. Martinez Marina
    Martinez Marina is just north of San Francisco. This Almar Marina is minutes from the historic town of Martinez, along the Carquinez Strait, just west of Interstate 680. Our marina is a perfect location to call your vessel’s new home.

  5. Lake Chabot Marina


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