Fishing in
Monterey County
Monterey County, California has 251 named fishable waters, 1 of them with stocking records on the books.
On the map
190 waters
Waters in Monterey County
- Lake San Antonioreservoir2× stocked
- Laguna Del Reylake31 ac
- Lower Stoney Creek Reservoirreservoir27 ac
- El Esterolake22 ac
- Forest Lakereservoir15 ac
- Del Monte Lakelake12 ac
- Coleman Reservoirreservoir11 ac
- Warner Lakelake9 ac
- McClusky Sloughlake8 ac
- Abbott Lakeslake7 ac
- El Toro Lakelake7 ac
- Mudhen Lakelake5 ac
- Milpitas Reservoirreservoir5 ac
- White Rock Lakereservoir4 ac
- Lagunita Lakelake3 ac
- Laguna Secalake3 ac
- Monroe Lakelake2 ac
- Crespi Pondlake1 ac
- Kenner Lakelake1 ac
- Agua Fria Creekstream
- Agua Mala Creekstream
- Alder Creekstream
- Alisal Creekstream
- Alisal Sloughgut
- Anderson Creekstream
- Anthony Creekstream
- Arroyo Secostream
- Basin Creekstream
- Bear Basin Creekstream
- Big Creekstream
221 more on the map above.
What you'll catch here
- Trout1 waters
Latest stockings
- Lake San AntonioTroutFeb 8, 2026
- Lake San AntonioTroutDec 28, 2025
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Monterey County fishing — FAQ
Where can I fish in Monterey County, California?+
Monterey County has 251 named fishable waters, 1 with stocking records. The map above shows every one.
What fish are stocked in Monterey County?+
Waters in Monterey County hold trout. See each water's page for its full stocking history.
Do I need a license to fish in Monterey County?+
Yes — California requires a fishing license statewide. Buy one from the state agency before you go.