Best fishing near Chowchilla

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

Explore the best fishing near Chowchilla, 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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Eastman Lake
#1 Eastman Lake Fair
19.4 mi away
· Water 50°F · cold, sluggish· Clear · 64°F · 5 mph wind
Eastman Lake is a popular fishing destination located in California, USA. The lake is home to a variety of fish species, including large and smallmouth bass, catfish, crappie, and…
Why 60: live conditions (fair)
60Solid
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Millerton Lake
#2 Millerton Lake Fair
34.6 mi away
· Water 50°F · cold, sluggish· Clear · 64°F · 5 mph wind
Millerton Lake is a popular fishing spot located in California, USA. The lake is known for its abundance of fish species including spotted bass, rainbow trout, catfish, and…
Why 63: live conditions (fair)
63Solid
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H V Eastman Lake
#3 H V Eastman Lake Fair
18.3 mi away
· Water 50°F · cold, sluggish· Clear · 64°F · 5 mph wind
H. V. Eastman Lake, located in Madera County, California, USA, is a popular fishing area with a diverse range of fish species including catfish, sunfish, bass, and crappie. The…
Why 56: live conditions (fair)
56Solid
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Hensley Lake
#4 Hensley Lake Fair
22.3 mi away
· Water 50°F · cold, sluggish· Clear · 64°F · 5 mph wind
Hensley Lake is a popular fishing spot located in California, USA. Anglers can expect to catch a variety of fish species, including bass, catfish, crappie, and bluegill. The…
Why 56: live conditions (fair)
56Solid
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Los Banos Reservoir
#5 Los Banos Reservoir
37.6 mi away
The Los Banos Reservoir fishing area in California, USA is popular among anglers who enjoy catching bass, catfish, crappie, and bluegill. Visitors can also enjoy camping, hiking…
Why 50: resort size & terrain
50Solid
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Lake McClure
#6 Lake McClure Good
37.6 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Clear · 66°F
Lake McClure is a popular fishing destination in California, USA. The lake is home to a variety of fish species, including bass, catfish, trout, and salmon. Nearby activities…
Why 46: live conditions (good)
46Rated

Fishing near Chowchilla

The Chowchilla 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 Chowchilla

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.

How often does it update?

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

What do the numbers on the map mean?

Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.

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