Department of Fish and Game

Fishing in the City
Sacramento Metro Area

For information about the Sacramento area Fishing in the City Program, contact Joe Ferreira: jferreir@dfg.ca.gov • (916) 358-2872

Free Fishing Instruction Clinics!

  • Free Loan of rods, bait, and tackle (for up to 50 people)
  • Anglers 16 years and older need a fishing license to fish in California
Winter 2012 Schedule - Ponds stocked with TROUT
Date Time Place
Saturday
January 14
8:30 AM – Noon Hagan Park
At the end of Chase Drive, off Coloma Rd. in Rancho Cordova
Saturday
January 28
8:30 AM - Noon Florin Creek Park
On Persimmon Drive near Pomegranate in South Sacramento
Saturday
February 4
6:00 AM - Noon Oak Grove Park, Stockton
At I5 and Eight Mile Road, call (209) 331-2050
Saturday
February 11
8:30 AM - Noon Elk Grove Park
Next to Elk Grove High School on Elk Grove–Florin Road

* On Free Fishing Days, you can fish anywhere in California without a fishing license but all other fishing regulations still apply.
It's a good opportunity to introduce fishing to a friend!

Link to information about this program's Federal Sport Fish Restoration funding