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Lost Coast Outfitters
San Francisco, California
Specializes in fly-fishing gear for trout, steelhead, surf and saltwater fishing.
Guided trips
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Fishermen's Spot
Van Nuys, California
Established in 1970, the shop sells fly-fishing products and offers fly-fishing and tying classes.
Fly tying · Classes
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Fly Fishing Specialties
Citrus Heights, California
Serving the Sacramento area since 1980, the shop sells fly-fishing equipment and tying materials.
Fly tying
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Ken's Sporting Goods
Bridgeport, California
Established in 1931, the shop sells fly and conventional fishing tackle for Eastern Sierra waters.
Fly shop
The Trout Fly and Troutfitter
Mammoth Lakes, California
Operates an Eastern Sierra fly shop selling equipment and arranging guided trips.
Guided trips
Fly shop
Trout Creek Outfitters
Truckee, California
Stocks flies, fishing equipment and apparel near the Truckee River.
Guided trips
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Hook Line & Sinker
Santa Barbara, California
Established in 1976, the shop sells freshwater and saltwater tackle and repairs rods and reels.
Rod and reel service
Bait & tackle
Bob Sands Fishing Tackle
Van Nuys, California
Stocks fishing tackle including surface irons, yo-yo jigs and trolling lures.
Bait & tackle
CharkBait! Sportfishing
Huntington Beach, California
Sells saltwater rods, reels and tackle for trolling, jigging, surf and offshore fishing.
Bait & tackle
Coyote Bait & Tackle
Coyote, California
Operates a bait-and-tackle shop on Monterey Road.
Bait & tackle
Fisherman's Landing Tackle Shop
San Diego, California
Operates a saltwater tackle shop at Fisherman's Landing.
Bait & tackle
Hi's Tackle Box
South San Francisco, California
Sells freshwater and saltwater tackle and provides custom rod building and repairs.
Rod and reel service
Fly shopBait & tackle
Ken's Sporting Goods
Bridgeport, California
Established in 1931, the shop sells fly and conventional fishing tackle for Eastern Sierra waters.
California
Where to fish
Saltwater & Coast · California
Catalina Island
Half a day offshore from LA. Rockfish, calico bass, and yellowtail from banks and pinnacles.
Rockfish · Calico bass · Yellowtail
Rivers & Streams · California
Klamath River
Runs through the northwestern mountains. Summer steelhead and fall salmon runs.
Steelhead · Chinook salmon · Coho salmon
Lakes & Reservoirs · California
Lake Casitas
Southern California reservoir with a strong catfish and largemouth population.
Largemouth bass · Channel catfish · Bluegill
Lakes & Reservoirs · California
Lake Tahoe
Alpine lake on the CA/NV line. Mackinaw and trout by boat, wading the shore in spring.
Lake trout · Rainbow trout · Kokanee salmon
Lakes & Reservoirs · California
Mammoth Lakes Lakes
Crowley Lakes and the Convict area hold big browns and rainbows in the Eastern Sierra.
Brown trout · Rainbow trout · Lahontan cutthroat
Saltwater & Coast · California
San Francisco Bay
Striped bass from piers, flats, and the gates, plus staghorn and halibut.
Striped bass · Staghorn sculpin · Pacific halibut
Rivers & Streams · California
Truckee River
Flows from Lake Tahoe through Reno. Wild trout in the upper canyon, hatchery rainbows below.
Rainbow trout · Brown trout · Lahontan cutthroat