LAKE SONOMA

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • CALIFORNIA

Lake Sonoma


April 28, 2024

Lake Sonoma is a popular fishing destination located in Sonoma County, California. The lake is home to a variety of fish species including bass, catfish, crappie, and trout. The surrounding area offers many activities such as hiking, camping, and boating. Fishing tips include using jigs and soft plastic baits for bass and live bait for catfish. The best time to visit is in the spring and fall when the temperatures are mild, averaging around 70°F. Overall, Lake Sonoma offers a great fishing and outdoor experience for anglers and nature enthusiasts alike.



Fish Species
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Image Alt Black Crappie
Image Alt Blue Catfish
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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Buckeye Creek

Apache Trout • Brook Trout

Clear Lake (Lake Cty)

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Lake Pillsbury

Apache Trout • Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass

Lake Mendocino

Apache Trout • Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Rainbow Trout

Lake Sonoma

Apache Trout • Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass

Lake Ralphine

Apache Trout • Bluegill • Kelp Bass

Bodega Harbor

Atlantic Salmon • California Halibut • Pacific Cod

Cameron's Fishing Hole Catch & Release

                                                                                                                        
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

FISHERMAN'S TRAIL SONOMA COUNTY
Russian Watershed, California
BALL PARK AVENUE 14775, CLEARLAKE
Upper Cache Watershed, California
DORAN BEACH ROAD 355, BODEGA BAY
Bodega Bay Watershed, California
PUBLIC BOAT RAMP SPUR SONOMA COUNTY
Russian Watershed, California
STEVEN WAY 98, MARIN COUNTY
San Pablo Bay Watershed, California
ISLAND DRIVE LAKE COUNTY
Upper Cache Watershed, California
3RD STREET 20, LAKEPORT
Upper Cache Watershed, California
CALYPSO SHORES 23, MARIN COUNTY
San Pablo Bay Watershed, California
LAKE COUNTY
Upper Cache Watershed, California
LUCERNE HARBOR PARK
Upper Cache Watershed, California

Rafting & Kayaking

SHELL ROCK CREEK TRIB
Lower Eel Watershed, California
ROAD 24N01 CROSSING AT THE "SLAB" TO NF BOUNDARY
Upper Elder-Upper Thomes Watershed, California
CEDAR CREEK TRIB
South Fork Eel Watershed, California
EAST BRANCH SOUTH FORK EEL
South Fork Eel Watershed, California
RATTLESNAKE CREEK
South Fork Eel Watershed, California
HULLS CREEK
Lower Eel Watershed, California
NORTH FORK CEDAR CREEK
South Fork Eel Watershed, California
BELL SPRINGS CREEK TRIB
Lower Eel Watershed, California
CEDAR CREEK
South Fork Eel Watershed, California
SHELL ROCK CREEK
South Fork Eel Watershed, California

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Wilderness Yuki

Navarro River Redwoods State Park

Elkhorn Ridge Potential Wilderness

Angelo Coast Range Reserve

Oak Manor Park

Admiral Standley State Park

Westport-Union Landing State Beach

South Fork Eel River Wilderness

McGarvey Park

Observatory Park Trail

                                                                                                                        
                                               
HISTORIC PIERCE POINT RANCH
The Historic Pierce Point Ranch is a must-visit point of interest in California's Point Reyes National Seashore. This ranch has been in operation for over 150 years and offers visitors ...
ABBOTTS LAGOON
Abbotts Lagoon is a popular point of interest in the Point Reyes National Seashore in California. Located on the western side of the park, it is a vast and picturesque ...
INDIAN VALLEY VIEWPOINT
The Indian Valley Viewpoint is located in the Upper Cache watershed of California and offers stunning views of the surrounding area. The viewpoint is situated at an elevation of 4,100 ...

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