Fishing at Lake Sonoma

Lake Sonoma has perfect conditions for largemouth bass. Other fish sought after by Lake Sonoma anglers include crappie, steelhead trout, sunfish, catfish, and spotted bass.

Where to Fish on Lake Sonoma

Many anglers prefer the quiet of the upper reaches of the arms and inlets where there are no water skiing and no-wake zones.

Trout hold out in the deep water near the dam during the summer months, while in the spring they migrate up to the feeder streams.

Largemouth bass are usually found up the forks of the lake along the Dry Creek Arm, Cherry Creek, Warm Springs, and Yorty Creek.

Catfish are found in shallow inlets and coves. Night fishing seems to produce the best results. Many anglers do well fishing from the shore around the Yorty Creek Recreation Area.

Which Baits and Lures Are Catching Fish at Lake Sonoma?

Trolling: Rainbow Raiders, Ford fenders with rainbow needlefish, hard and soft body jerk baits, rattle traps, swim baits and drop-shot worms, Triple Teasers

Bass Fishing: Buzz-baits, Spinner Baits, Sara Spooks, Pop Rs

Bait: Drop shotting RoboWorms, nightcrawlers, mealworms, Power Worms, anchovies, chicken liver

Spin Casting: Spinners and spoons, Hopkins spoons, Mepps, Panther Martin, Kastmaster

Fly Fishing: Silvey's Steelhead Caddis, Hexagenia spinner, Woolly Bugger, Simulator, Krystal Bugger, Swimming Frog, Swimming Baitfish Shad

Lake Sonoma Steelhead Festival

Febraury 10, 2024
Free activities at the Visitor Center, 10 AM to 4 PM
Trout Pond, Bird Rescue, Fish Ladder, Fish Sorting, Live Steelhead Display, Archery, Kids' Button Making, Music and Food.
Sponsored by Friends of Lake Sonoma
Lake Sonoma Steelhead Festival