Best fishing near Mariposa
18 fishing spots · 18 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best fishing near Mariposa, 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
Eastman Lake
Fair
19.2 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
M⛰
#2
Millerton Lake
Fair
38.1 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
H⛰
#3
H V Eastman Lake
Fair
20.2 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
H⛰
#4
Hensley Lake
Fair
27.7 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
C⛰
#5
California Creek
22.5 mi away
The California Creek fishing area is located in the Trinity Alps Wilderness in Northern California. The area is known for its excellent fishing opportunities, particularly for…
Why 50: resort size & terrain
50Solid
L⛰
#6
Lillian Lake
34.1 mi away
The Lillian Lake fishing area is located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, California, USA. The lake is home to rainbow trout, brook trout, and golden trout, making it a popular…
Why 50: resort size & terrain
50Solid
L⛰
#7
Lake McClure
Good
16.1 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
D⛰
#8
Don Pedro Lake
Good
28.0 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Mostly Clear · 63°F · 5 mph wind
Don Pedro Lake is a popular fishing spot located in California, USA. The lake is home to various fish species, including bass, trout, and kokanee salmon. Nearby activities include…
Why 45: live conditions (good)
45Rated
C⛰
#9
Clavey River
Good
25.6 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Clear · 66°F
The Clavey River is located in Northern California near Yosemite National Park. This area is known for its trout fishing, with rainbow and brown trout being the most common…
Why 39: live conditions (good)
39Rated
G⛰
#10
Grizzly Lake
27.4 mi away
The Grizzly Lake Fishing Area in California is a prime location for fishing enthusiasts. The lake is home to a variety of fish species such as rainbow trout and brown trout…
Why 38: resort size & terrain
38Rated
M⛰
#11
Manzanita Lake
31.4 mi away
Manzanita Lake fishing area is located in Lassen Volcanic National Park in California. The lake is home to rainbow and brown trout, and the fishing season runs from late April…
Why 38: resort size & terrain
38Rated
J⛰
#12
Jackass Lakes
34.4 mi away
The Jackass Lakes fishing area is located in the Sierra National Forest, California. The lakes are stocked with rainbow and brook trout, making it an ideal destination for trout…
Why 38: resort size & terrain
38Rated
V⛰
#13
Vandeburg Lake
34.6 mi away
The Vandenberg Lake is located in Lompoc, California, and is a popular fishing spot for local anglers. The lake is home to different fish species such as catfish, bass, and…
Why 38: resort size & terrain
38Rated
Fishing near Mariposa
The Mariposa 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 Mariposa
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.