Best fishing near Modesto

8 fishing spots · 8 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season

Explore the best fishing near Modesto, 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 8 of 8 fishing spots · best 15 shown on the map
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Camanche Lake
#1 Camanche Lake Fair
39.5 mi away
· Water 53°F · cold, sluggish· Clear · 57°F
Camanche Lake is located in Northern California and is known for its excellent fishing opportunities. The lake is home to a variety of fish species, including largemouth and…
Why 60: live conditions (fair)
60Solid
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Tulloch Lake
#2 Tulloch Lake Good
26.4 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Clear · 64°F
Tulloch Lake is a popular fishing area located in Northern California. The lake is known for its abundance of fish species, including rainbow trout, kokanee salmon, bass, and…
Why 49: live conditions (good)
49Rated
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O´Neill Forebay
#3 O´Neill Forebay
39.8 mi away
The O'Neill Forebay is a popular fishing spot in California, USA, known for its abundance of striped bass, catfish, and bluegill. Nearby activities include boating, hiking, and…
Why 50: resort size & terrain
50Solid
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New Hogan Lake
#4 New Hogan Lake Good
36.1 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Clear · 64°F
Hogan Lake, located in Valley Springs, California, is a great fishing spot for anglers looking to catch a variety of fish species including bass, catfish, crappie, and bluegill…
Why 46: live conditions (good)
46Rated
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Don Pedro Lake
#5 Don Pedro Lake Good
33.1 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
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New Melones Lake
#6 New Melones Lake Good
35.1 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Clear · 64°F
New Melones Lake in California offers excellent fishing opportunities for trout, bass, and catfish. The lake is surrounded by beautiful scenery and there are plenty of activities…
Why 42: live conditions (good)
42Rated
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Angels Creek
#7 Angels Creek Good
31.7 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Clear · 64°F
The Angels Creek Fishing Area is located in Calaveras County, California. It is a favorite spot for trout fishing, with rainbow and brown trout in abundance. Nearby activities…
Why 39: live conditions (good)
39Rated
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ONeill Forebay
#8 ONeill Forebay
39.6 mi away
The O'Neill Forebay fishing area is located near Los Banos in California, USA. The area is abundant in fish species such as striped bass, catfish, and black bass. Nearby…
Why 38: resort size & terrain
38Rated

Fishing near Modesto

The Modesto area has 8 fishing spots on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

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