Fishing in the City - Sacramento Metro Area

CDFW will be regularly stocking the following ponds with Rainbow trout November 2022- February 2023.

Mather Regional Park(opens in new tab)
Howe Community Park(opens in new tab)
Hagan Community Park(opens in new tab)
Granite Regional Park(opens in new tab)
Southside Park(opens in new tab)
Rancho Seco(opens in new tab)
Elk Grove Regional Park(opens in new tab) (November Only)
Oak Grove Park(opens in new tab) (November and January)

Fishing Clinics (Pre-registration Required)-

None Scheduled at this time

Hooked On Fishing Not On Violence (HOFNOV)

Fishing Event- March 11, 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. at Southside Park

Virtual Gatherings

Interactive Virtual Fishing Programs-All experience levels encouraged to join. No Registration Needed

Click/tap links to join the virtual program.

Wednesday, March 15, 6:00-6:40 p.m. - Pre-spawn Bass Fishing
The first of a 3-part series. Sync your fishing techniques to Bass life cycle. Out conversation will help you to understand how to catch bass during the pre-spawn time in local water bodies.
Wednesday, March 22, 6:00-6:40 p.m. - Stripped Bass Fishing
Get ready for the Stripped bass run! That time of the year is coming, and we want to help you to be ready to catch Stripped bass. Join us to discuss all things Stripped Bass fishing with the Don-Father Don Paganelli. If you are looking to catch Stripped Bass this year, you will want to join us.
Wednesday, April 12, 6:00-6:40 p.m. - Spawn Bass Fishing
Part 2 of our 3-part series. Sync your fishing techniques to Bass life cycle. Out conversation will help you to understand how to catch bass during their spawning season in local water bodies.
Wednesday, April 19, 6:00-6:40 p.m. - Stream Fishing- CA Open Trout Day
As the season opener draws near for trout, we are here to help equip you for success. We'll discuss stream fishing techniques to help prepare folks for their upcoming trout fishing trips and catching trout in streams across CA. Don't miss this conversation it will be a good one.
Wednesday, May 3, 6:00-6:40 p.m. - Post-spawn Bass Fishing
Part 3 of our 3-part series. Sync your fishing techniques to Bass life cycle. Out conversation will help you to understand how to catch bass after they spawn in local water bodies.

Community Partnerships

Community Based Organizations (CBOs)

Hooked on Fishing Not On Violence (HOFNOV)

HOFNOV's mission is to use fishing clinics as a vehicle to mentor children and create real moments of truth between our angler mentors.

Hooked on Fishing Not On Violence (HOFNOV) program was founded in 2011. Through engagement of local children and teens HOFNOV has provided the opportunity to participate in our fishing derbies and camping trips that are held several times during the spring and summer fishing seasons. This program is uniquely designed to expose inner city at-promise children to the art and sport of fishing. HOFNOV is a nice fit for Sacramento because of the River City’s proximity to rivers, lakes and several streams, and creeks. We have found that fishing breaks down a multitude of barriers and assists in behavioral re-direction. Not only is this activity enjoyable to local youth, it is a physical activity that increases health and fitness.

Through our on-going partnership with HOFNOV we are collaborating to increase fishing access and opportunities for those that need it most. Check out HOFNOV calendar of events to find out what fishing opportunities are coming up.

Agency Partnerships

City of Sacramento-Youth, Parks, and Community Enrichment

City of Sacramento Youth parks and Community Enrichment collaborates with FIC staff to provide quality fishing instruction at urban ponds within the city of Sacramento.

Fishing in City sites include Granite Regional Park and North Natomas Regional Park

Cordova Recreation and Parks District

Cordova Recreation and Parks District partner with FIC to provide community fishing events at Hagan Community Park.

Fulton-El Camino Recreation and Park District

FIC collaborates with FEC recreation and park district to provide fishing events at Howe Community Park.

Sacramento County Parks and Recreation

Mather Lake is a popular fishing spot that we regularly stock and provide fishing events as well.

Cosumnes Community Services District - Parks and Recreation

Elk Grove Regional Park is open for fishing March 1- November 30. Here is a full list of Elk Grove Regional Park specific regulations.

Southgate Recreation and Park District

Florin Creek Park pond is filled a stocked two times a year specifically for community events. Here is more information on the Florin Creek Community Center (PDF).