Best fishing near Half Moon Bay
18 fishing spots · 18 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best fishing near Half Moon Bay, 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 15 of 18 fishing spots · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Almond Reservoir
Good
24.7 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Mostly Cloudy · 54°F · 6 mph wind
Almond Reservoir is a popular fishing spot located in Los Angeles County, California, USA. The reservoir is stocked with rainbow trout, largemouth bass, bluegill, and channel…
Why 58: live conditions (good)
58Solid
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#2
Berkeley Yacht Harbor
Good
27.9 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Mostly Cloudy · 55°F · 6 mph wind
The Berkeley Yacht Harbor fishing area is located in the San Francisco Bay Area, California. The fishing area is home to various fish species, including halibut, striped bass…
Why 58: live conditions (good) · 3.0★ from 1 review
58Solid
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#3
San Pablo Reservoir
Good
32.9 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Mostly Cloudy · 55°F · 6 mph wind
The San Pablo Reservoir is located in California, USA and is a popular spot for fishing enthusiasts. The reservoir is home to a variety of fish species, including rainbow trout…
Why 55: live conditions (good)
55Solid
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#4
Lake Lagunitas
Good
34.5 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Mostly Clear · 54°F
Lake Lagunitas is a popular fishing area in California, USA, known for its large population of rainbow trout. Other fish species found in the lake include bluegill, largemouth…
Why 55: live conditions (good)
55Solid
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#5
Lake Ranch Reservoir
Good
26.3 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Partly Cloudy · 53°F
Lake Ranch Reservoir is a popular fishing spot located in Northern California. Common fish species found in this area include largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, and catfish…
Why 53: live conditions (good)
53Solid
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#6
Lafayette Reservoir
Good
32.1 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Mostly Cloudy · 52°F · 9 mph wind
The Lafayette Reservoir in California is a popular fishing spot for anglers. It is stocked with trout from late fall to early spring and also has bass, catfish, and bluegill…
Why 52: live conditions (good)
52Solid
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#7
Lake Temescal
Good
27.9 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Mostly Cloudy · 55°F · 6 mph wind
Lake Temescal is located in Oakland, California and is known for its clear waters and abundance of fish. The lake is stocked with rainbow trout, largemouth bass, and bluegill…
Why 51: live conditions (good)
51Solid
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#8
Quarry Lakes
Good
23.6 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Mostly Cloudy · 55°F · 5 mph wind
Quarry Lakes is a popular fishing spot located in Fremont, California. The area is home to various fish species including catfish, trout, bass, and bluegill. Nearby activities…
Why 49: live conditions (good)
49Rated
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#9
Campbell Perc Pond
Good
28.9 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Partly Cloudy · 53°F
The Campbell Perc Pond fishing area is located in Northern California and offers great fishing opportunities for largemouth bass, bluegill, and catfish. The area also has nearby…
Why 49: live conditions (good)
49Rated
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#10
Lake Chabot
Good
24.2 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Mostly Cloudy · 55°F · 6 mph wind
Lake Chabot is a popular fishing spot in Castro Valley, California, known for its large fish species like rainbow trout, catfish, and bass. The area also offers hiking trails…
Why 48: live conditions (good)
48Rated
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#11
Bean Creek
Good
34.7 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Patchy Fog · 51°F
Bean Creek Fishing Area is located in Mariposa County, California, USA. It is a popular spot for anglers looking to catch brown trout, rainbow trout, and brook trout. Nearby…
Why 48: live conditions (good)
48Rated
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#12
Adobe Creek
Good
17.6 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Partly Cloudy · 55°F
The Adobe Creek Fishing Area is located in Petaluma, California, and is a popular spot for fishing enthusiasts. The area features a variety of fish species, including catfish…
Why 44: live conditions (good)
44Rated
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#13
Chabot Lake
Good
24.5 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Mostly Cloudy · 54°F · 6 mph wind
Chabot Lake Fishing Area is located in Castro Valley, California, and is a popular spot for fishing enthusiasts. The lake is stocked with trout, catfish, and bass, making it an…
Why 45: live conditions (good)
45Rated
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#14
Lexington Reservoir
Good
29.7 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Partly Cloudy · 53°F
The Lexington Reservoir fishing area in California is a popular spot for anglers looking to catch trout, bass, and catfish. Nearby activities include hiking, picnicking, and…
Why 46: live conditions (good)
46Rated
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#15
Garden of Eden
Good
36.4 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Patchy Fog · 51°F
The Garden of Eden fishing area, located along the San Lorenzo River in Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park near Felton, CA, offers scenic shore fishing access—no boat ramps or piers…
Why 47: live conditions (good)
47Rated
Fishing near Half Moon Bay
The Half Moon Bay area has 18 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 Half Moon Bay
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.