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Places to Fish in Fresno County
California, United States
Fresno County boasts endless opportunities for anyone interested in fishing. Here are the top places to fish when you visit Fresno.
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Shaver Lake
Shaver Lake, California, United States
Shaver Lake is a popular fishing and recreation spot about one hour from Fresno and Clovis. This lake has trout, kokanee salmon, and smallmouth bass. Trout fishing can be good from a boat or from shore.
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Millerton Lake
Just a 30-minute drive northeast of Fresno is Millerton Lake. This lake has good fishing for spotted bass, largemouth bass, catfish, and the occasional striped bass.
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Courtright Reservoir
Fresno County, CA
High up in the Sierra Nevada at 8,000 feet is Courtright Reservoir. This lake is stocked with trout all summer and is located about 2 hours from Fresno. Fishing is good along any accessible stretch of the shoreline.
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Pine Flat Lake
Fresno County, CA
Pine Flat Lake is a 45 minute drive east of Fresno. This lake has great fishing for spotted bass, crappie, and trout. The lake has ample opportunities for both shore and boat fishing.
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Wishon Reservoir
Fresno County, CA
Sitting just below Courtright Reservoir, this lake offers beautiful views and even better fishing. The lake holds stocked rainbows along with wild brown trout.