Your guide to the best and highest rated California fishing books to help make you next fishing trip successful. Whether you're fishing locally or in the high mountains these California fishing books will sure to help make you next California fishing outings a great experience by utilizing the top official California Fishing Books.
These official California Fishing Books & Guides will highlight the freshwater fishing lakes in California that will include lake maps, types of fish, fishing techniques, tackle, bait, gear and more. These fishing books go in-depth to give you the materials to you need to be success in your next fishing trip in California.
Flyfisher's Guide to Northern California
The Flyfisher s Guide to Northern California covers all of the major fishing waters in the state. Each water is written by an expert flyfisher, who knows the water. There are over 40 detailed maps of the rivers with river miles and public access points. There is a section on the private waters that have trophy trout and are available for a daily rod fee. There are also listings for fly shops, accommodations, and campgrounds.
California's Best Fly Fishing
Premier Streams and Rivers from Northern California to the Eastern Sierra
Whether you want to crack the code of Northern California's legendary wild-trout waters, learn the best floats on the Sac, or fish for steelhead, stripers, and shad on the American River, this guide is the best place to start for a successful fishing trip. With stunning photos, detailed maps and hatch charts for each river, photos and recipes of the most effective fly patterns, and insider information from local guides and outfitters, California's Best Fly Fishing is an essential reference for the best fishing in the state.
Flyfisher's Guide to California
The biggest, most comprehensive fly-fishing guide ever on California. Author Greg Vinci brings a long-time local's point of view, with tips like access areas where vehicle numbers/parking spots are limited, campgrounds where you'll need reservations, and historical context of the fisheries. His spectacular full-color photography fills the pages with fly-fishing bliss.
Trout Fishing in California
Secrets of the Top Western Anglers
Trout fishing in California is a comprehensive guide to the Golden State’s primary Trout fishing waters, emphasizing the specialized tackle and techniques that have proven effective for many of California’s most successful Trout anglers. It is a valuable reference for both beginners and veterans. Ron Kovach, a native Californian, is himself a professional Trout angler, fishing guide and business executive. He clearly identifies how to master seasonal and regional Trout angling techniques.
Bass Fishing in California
Secrets of the Western Pros
Bass fishing in California is a comprehensive guide to the Golden State’s primary bass fishing waters, emphasizing the specialized tackle and techniques that have proven effective for many of California’s most successful bass anglers. It is a valuable reference for both beginners and veterans. Ron Kovach, a native Californian, is himself a professional bass angler, fishing guide and business executive. He clearly identifies how to master seasonal and regional bass angling techniques.
The Definitive Guide to Fishing Central California
Central California fishing will never be the same! This exhaustively researched fishing guide on Central California, spanning from Santa Barbara to San Jose, Bakersfield to Stockton and Mojave to Sonora Pass will help even the most hard-core anglers learn new tricks. The book details more than 380 lakes, rivers and streams. The full color guide has more than 500 color photos.
Fly Fishing California
A No Nonsense Guide to Top Waters
Ken Hanley and some very talented contributors including Jeff Solis, Dave Stanley, Katie Howe and others, have fly-fished nearly every top water in California. Saltwater, bass, steelhead, high mountains, they provide all you need to discover the best places to fly fish in the Golden State. Fly Fishing California gives you a quick, clear understanding of the essential information you’ll need to fly fish California’s most outstanding waters. Detailed maps accompany each water. Full-color photographs throughout. Learn where to go and how to fly fish. Learn which flies to use where. Helpful resource section of fly shops, guides, and organizations.
Northern California River Maps & Fishing Guide
The ultimate book for Northern California anglers! "Northern California River Maps & Fishing Guide" features Northern California detailed maps and that's only the beginning. Whether you're casting from the bank or fishing from a boat, "Northern California River Maps & Fishing Guide" tells you where to be and when to be there. Learn the secrets of Northern California's best rivers, including the "insider" information you need to experience the very best fishing Northern California has to offer. We've even included updated phone, email, web information for the essential services and accommodations specific to the needs of fishermen. Keep one in your car and another in your office, so you can always access the information you need, when you need it.
Inland Fishes of California
When the first edition of Inland Fishes of California was published in 1976, it was a benchmark reference. Since that time, our knowledge of California's freshwater fishes has dramatically increased. This completely revised edition incorporates a vast amount of new information and creates a fresh synthesis of the historical data. Written by the leading expert on California's freshwater fishes and illustrated with beautiful line drawings, this compendium is the single best source for understanding and identifying the state's freshwater fishes. It is an essential resource for anyone who needs to have accurate and detailed information on California's fishes at their fingertips.
Freshwater Fishes of Central & Northern California
"Whether you’re an angler or naturalist this handy field guide will help you identify 64 species of freshwater fish likely to be caught on hook-and-line anywhere from the Klamath Basin to the Golden Trout Wilderness. The noted diagnostic characters and beautiful color illustrations will prove an indispensable aid for identification. Included are notes on preferred habitat, geographical distribution and favorite baits for landing each species. This 12-panel guide, conveniently folds up in to a packet narrow enough to fit in a back pocket, glovebox, or tackle box yet sturdy enough to stand up under repeated use – durable lamination also makes it waterproof."
A Guide to California's Freshwater Fishes
The answers to these questions and many others, can be found in A Guide to California's Freshwater Fishes by Bob Madgic. This book offers students, anglers, and all others interested in the natural world comprehensive and detailed information on the fish species inhabiting the Golden State's rivers, streams, lakes, and reservoirs. Color illustrations of each fish species by artist William L. Crary accompany the text. Other illustrations include color photos of significant fish habitat throughout the state, and important maps and diagrams.
Fishing in Southern California
The Complete Guide
Fishing in Southern California is a comprehensive guide to the Golden State’s primary fishing waters, emphasizing the specialized tackle and techniques that have proven effective for many of Southern California’s most successful anglers. It is a valuable reference for both beginners and veterans. Ron Kovach, a native Californian, is himself a professional angler, fishing guide and business executive. He clearly identifies how to master seasonal and regional angling techniques.
Field Guide to Freshwater Fishes of California
California Natural History Guides
This popular book is the only field guide to all of California's 130 freshwater fish species, both native and introduced. Revised and updated throughout, the guide now features the only complete collection of color illustrations of California freshwater fishes available anywhere. These color illustrations, coupled with a set of highly detailed black-and-white drawings, provide a quick and easy method for identifying fish in the field. Detailed natural history accounts for each species give a wealth of information, including the current endangered or threatened status of many native species.
Saltwater Fishing in California
Secrets of the Pacific Experts
Saltwater fishing in California is a comprehensive guide to the Golden State’s primary saltwater fishing waters, emphasizing the specialized tackle and techniques that have proven effective for many of California’s most successful saltwater anglers. It is a valuable reference for both beginners and veterans. Ron Kovach, a native Californian, is himself a professional saltwater angler, fishing guide and business executive. He clearly identifies how to master seasonal and regional saltwater angling techniques.
California's Best Fishing Waters
183 Detailed Maps of 31 of the Best Rivers and Streams
From Northern California’s famous trout rivers and coastal steelhead streams to Yosemite National Park waters and small streams in the Sierras, these incredibly comprehensive maps will lead you to the best fishing California has to offer. Official access sites are clearly marked including GPS coordinates, along with the boat ramps, campgrounds, and roads and trails that allow additional access to every stream. River miles, public and private land, and a wealth of other useful information for anglers.
The Sea Forager's Guide to the Northern California Coast
In The Sea Forager's Guide to the Northern California Coast, Kirk Lombard combines a startling depth of knowledge with wry humor and colorful storytelling to guide readers' quests to hook fish, dig clams, and pick seaweed for themselves. Leighton Kelly's stunning, occasionally idiosyncratic illustrations complement practical instructions for gathering a variety of fish and seafood and delicious recipes for what to do with each catch. Lombard, a former staff member at the state Department of Fish and Game and founder of the foraging tour company/seafood delivery service Sea Forager Seafood, insists that his readers follow all regulations and encourages sustainable practices above and beyond what the State of California requires. This quirky and useful how-to is sure to inspire an empowering epicurean adventure.
Foghorn Outdoors California Fishing
The Complete Guide to Fishing on Lakes, Streams, Rivers, and Coasts
First-time fishing enthusiasts and expert anglers alike will find the tools to create the perfect trip in Foghorn Outdoors California Fishing. Award-winning author and veteran outdoorsman Tom Stienstra gives expert advice on the best fishing in the Golden State's lakes, rivers, streams, coasts, and reservoirs. This updated seventh edition offers profiles for each area, complete with ratings of each area's quality and quantity of fish, and information on facilities, fees, and regulations. Complete with maps and portraits of California's top sport fish, including suggestions for tackle and rigging, time-tested tricks, and the best places to find them, this comprehensive guide will invaluably enhance any experience. Whether you're fishing for largemouth bass on Lake Antonio or salmon along the Golden Gate Bridge, you'll find that Foghorn Outdoors California Fishing is the best guidebook available.
Moon California Fishing
The Complete Guide to Fishing on Lakes, Streams, Rivers, and the Coast (Moon Outdoors)
Pack up your rod and reel, stock your tackle box, and discover the best places to cast your line in the Golden State with Moon California Fishing.
- A Fishing Hole for Everyone: Pick the right spot for you with options ranging from lakes and streams to rivers and reservoirs, rated by number of fish, size of fish, and scenic beauty
- Strategic Lists: Choose from lists like best freshwater fisheries, best hike-in fisheries, best places to teach kids to fish, and more, including the top places to find California sport fish such as trout, salmon, and steelhead
- Maps and Directions: Find easy-to-use maps, driving directions, and details on where to park
- Skip the Crowds: Have the water to yourself with Moon California Fishing's many off-the-radar spots
- Expert Advice: Seasoned angler Tom Stienstra offers his experienced insight and honest opinions on each fishery
- Tips and Tools: Advice on permits, fees, and lodging, background information on climate and landscape, and detailed instructions for novice anglers
Fishing in Northern California
The Complete Guide
Northern California Fishing Guide by Ken Albert
Other Great Fishing Books
The Total Fishing Manual by Field & Stream
317 Essential Fishing Skills (Field & Stream)
When it comes to fishing, nobody knows more than the writers and editors at Field & Stream magazine--unless it's the local guides, prizewinners, and other experts they interviewed for this book. The Total Fishing Manual is chock full of 317 field-tested tools, techniques and tactics, collected and written by the Field & Stream editors and accompanied by amazing photos and handy illustrations.
The Scouting Guide to Basic Fishing
200 Essential Skills for Selecting Tackle, Tying Knots, Casting, and Catching Fish (A BSA Scouting Guide)
An Officially-Licensed Book of the Boy Scouts of America. Rex shares his more than 20 years of experience. You will learn: the most up-to-date information on which waters hold trout; when is the best time to fish each water; what species you will find; hatches; the best presentations to fish these sometimes tricky waters; special safety tips; useful maps; average flows; and much more. Arizona fly fishermen know what they have--streams that hold wild trout that can be fished for in shirt sleeves year round, So whether you are an Arizona resident or just there on business, get Arizona Trout--A Fly Fishing Guide so you know where to find the best trout fishing. 8 1/2 x 11, color insert.
Incredible& True!
Fishing Stories
What’s almost as good as going fishing? Hearing, telling, and swapping great fish stories. Shaun Morey is a fisherman, a connoisseur of fish stories, and a journalist with a novelist’s eye (and vice versa) in this collection of over 100 incredible (and true!) fishing stories.
Here are Remarkable Catches—like the time Billy Sandifer caught a 1,000-pound tiger shark in the surf (he released it after nabbing a souvenir tooth). Grueling Battles—like Bob Ploeger’s record-breaking 37-hour fight with a Pacific salmon. Hilarious Feats of Bravery, like the exploits of Matt Watson, who leapt out of a helicopter to land on the back of a marlin. And, in what can only be considered poetic justice, Shocking Acts of Fish Aggression, like Mitchell Lee Franklin’s visit to the emergency room with a 5-pound catfish attached to his chest via an impaled dorsal fin. Includes illustrations, photos, and links to videos on the author’s website.