Best fishing near Chico

6 fishing spots · 6 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season

Explore the best fishing near Chico, California — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 6 of 6 fishing spots · best 15 shown on the map
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Bucks Lake
#1 Bucks Lake Good
37.9 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Clear · 50°F
Bucks Lake is located in the Plumas National Forest in California, USA. This area is known for its excellent fishing opportunities, including rainbow and brown trout, as well as…
Why 56: live conditions (good)
56Solid
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Thermalito Afterbay
#2 Thermalito Afterbay
17.1 mi away
Thermalito Afterbay is a popular fishing area in California, known for its excellent bass fishing. Other species include catfish, crappie, and bluegill. Nearby activities include…
Why 50: resort size & terrain
50Solid
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Merle Collins Reservoir
#3 Merle Collins Reservoir Good
36.8 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Clear · 63°F
The Merle Collins Reservoir is a great spot for fishing enthusiasts in California, USA. The reservoir is known for its wide variety of fish species including largemouth bass…
Why 52: live conditions (good)
52Solid
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Black Butte Lake
#4 Black Butte Lake Good
28.8 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Clear · 67°F
Black Butte Lake in California is a popular destination for fishing enthusiasts. The lake is home to various fish species, including bass, catfish, crappie, and bluegill. Besides…
Why 48: live conditions (good)
48Rated
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Oroville Lake
#5 Oroville Lake Good
24.0 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Clear · 54°F
Oroville Lake is a popular fishing destination in California, USA. Anglers can expect to catch a variety of fish including bass, catfish, trout, and salmon. Nearby activities…
Why 47: live conditions (good)
47Rated
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Butte Creek
#6 Butte Creek Good
34.3 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Clear · 60°F · 6 mph wind
Butte Creek is a popular fishing destination in Northern California known for its trout fishing. Anglers can expect to catch rainbow, brown and brook trout. The area is also…
Why 42: live conditions (good)
42Rated

Fishing near Chico

The Chico area has 6 fishing spots on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

How we rank the best fishing near Chico

How are these fishing spots ranked?

Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.

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Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.

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