Fishing Guides in Napa, California

Browse 3 fishing guides and charters available for booking.

What's Biting in Napa

3 species reported in the Napa area. Here's when they're most active throughout the year.

Month-by-Month Fishing in Napa, CA

Fishing in Napa in January

January is a slower stretch for fishing around Napa — see the peak months above for better timing.

Fishing in Napa in February

1 species is active in and around Napa in February: Largemouth Bass. Book one of Napa's 3 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Napa in March

3 species are active in and around Napa in March: Hybrid Striped Bass, Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Napa's 3 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Napa in April

3 species are active in and around Napa in April: Hybrid Striped Bass, Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Napa's 3 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Napa in May

3 species are active in and around Napa in May: Hybrid Striped Bass, Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Napa's 3 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Napa in June

3 species are active in and around Napa in June: Hybrid Striped Bass, Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Napa's 3 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Napa in July

3 species are active in and around Napa in July: Hybrid Striped Bass, Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Napa's 3 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Napa in August

1 species is active in and around Napa in August: Hybrid Striped Bass. Book one of Napa's 3 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Napa in September

3 species are active in and around Napa in September: Hybrid Striped Bass, Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Napa's 3 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Napa in October

2 species are active in and around Napa in October: Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Napa's 3 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Napa in November

2 species are active in and around Napa in November: Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Napa's 3 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Napa in December

December is a slower stretch for fishing around Napa — see the peak months above for better timing.

Fishing in Napa

Napa, California offers freshwater fishing with 3 species reported in the area and 3 local guides ready to take you out. The best months to fish are March, April, May, June.

Best Months

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Water Types

freshwater

What You Can Catch in Napa

Striped Bass

If you're looking to tangle with striped bass near Napa, the Napa River and its connection to the San Pablo Bay offers a promising fishery. These migratory fish move into the river system, especially during the spring spawning season and again in the fall as they follow baitfish.

Full striped bass guide for Napa

Largemouth Bass

Napa offers some excellent largemouth bass fishing opportunities in its various lakes and reservoirs. Lake Berryessa, a short drive from Napa, is a renowned destination for quality largemouth bass.

Full largemouth bass guide for Napa

Hybrid Striped Bass

For a hard-fighting freshwater experience near Napa, consider targeting hybrid striped bass. While not as prevalent as largemouth or striped bass, they can be found in some of the larger reservoirs in the area, particularly Lake Berryessa.

Full hybrid striped bass guide for Napa

Fisheries near Napa

The waters local charters actually fish — each page lists guides, access towns, and top species.

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Types of Fishing in Napa

Inshore

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Freshwater

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