🐟 What fish can you catch in San Mateo?

Most commonly caught species around San Mateo , CA : Largemouth bass - 10,206 reported catches Rainbow trout - 4,694 reported catches Striped bass - 3,718 reported catches Leopard shark - 3,263 reported catches California halibut - 2,151 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest San Mateo fishing reports?

The latest San Mateo , CA fishing reports are: @Show reported a nice Rainbow trout at Lake Merced . @Show reported a nice Common carp at Lake Merced . @Show reported a nice Common carp at Lake Merced . @Show reported a nice Common carp at Lake Merced . @Show reported a nice Common carp at Lake Merced . .

Fishing in San Mateo, CA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in San Mateo, California?

Anglers in San Mateo , CA recommend these top fishing spots: San Francisco Bay , Lake Chabot , San Mateo County Coast , Dumbarton Pier , Pillar Point Harbor .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in San Mateo?

Download the Fishbrain app and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for San Mateo , CA . We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro , you will get the following capabilities: Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions. Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches. Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates. .

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Top fish species in San Mateo

Latest San Mateo fishing reports

Rainbow trout

Lake Merced

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Common carp

Lake Merced

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Common carp

Lake Merced

length · weight

Common carp

Lake Merced

length · weight

Common carp

Lake Merced

length · weight

Spotted bass

Shadow Cliffs Lake

20 in · 5 lb

Largemouth bass

Stevens Creek Reservoir

17 in · 2 lb 6 oz

California grunion

length · weight

Channel catfish

Lake Chabot

29 in · 10 lb 3 oz

Jack silverside

San Francisco Bay

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Fishing regulations in San Mateo

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37°33′7.6″N 122°18′43.9″W

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FAQ about San Mateo fishing

Anglers in San Mateo, CA recommend these top fishing spots: San Francisco Bay, Lake Chabot, San Mateo County Coast, Dumbarton Pier, and Pillar Point Harbor.

Most commonly caught species around San Mateo, CA:

Largemouth bass - 10,206 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 4,694 reported catches
Striped bass - 3,718 reported catches
Leopard shark - 3,263 reported catches
California halibut - 2,151 reported catches

The latest San Mateo, CA fishing reports are:

@Show reported a nice Rainbow trout at Lake Merced.
@Show reported a nice Common carp at Lake Merced.
@Show reported a nice Common carp at Lake Merced.
@Show reported a nice Common carp at Lake Merced.
@Show reported a nice Common carp at Lake Merced.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for San Mateo, CA. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: