Best fishing near Ripon

9 fishing spots · 9 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season

Explore the best fishing near Ripon, 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 9 of 9 fishing spots · best 15 shown on the map
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Camanche Lake
#1 Camanche Lake Fair
33.3 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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Pardee Reservoir
#2 Pardee Reservoir Fair
38.2 mi away
· Water 53°F · cold, sluggish· Clear · 57°F
Pardee Reservoir is located in the Sierra Nevada foothills of California and features a diverse population of fish species including bass, catfish, crappie, bluegill, and trout…
Why 60: live conditions (fair)
60Solid
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Lake Amador
#3 Lake Amador Fair
39.8 mi away
· Water 53°F · cold, sluggish· Clear · 57°F
Lake Amador is a popular fishing destination located in California, USA. The lake is home to a variety of fish species, including bass, trout, catfish, crappie, and bluegill. In…
Why 60: live conditions (fair)
60Solid
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Tulloch Lake
#4 Tulloch Lake Good
30.9 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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New Hogan Lake
#5 New Hogan Lake Good
33.1 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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Del Valle Lake
#6 Del Valle Lake Good
34.3 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Mostly Clear · 58°F · 5 mph wind
Del Valle Lake is a popular fishing spot located in Northern California. It is home to several fish species, including catfish, trout, and largemouth bass. Visitors can also enjoy…
Why 46: live conditions (good)
46Rated
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Del Valle Reservoir/Lake
#7 Del Valle Reservoir/Lake Good
34.4 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Mostly Clear · 58°F · 5 mph wind
Del Valle Reservoir is a popular fishing spot in California known for its abundance of bass, catfish, trout, and sunfish. The lake is surrounded by rolling hills and has several…
Why 46: live conditions (good)
46Rated
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New Melones Lake
#8 New Melones Lake Good
38.5 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
#9 Angels Creek Good
35.0 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

Fishing near Ripon

The Ripon area has 9 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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