Lopez Lake - Arroyo Grande, CA

Lake Information
Fish Species: | Channel Catfish, Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Smallmouth Bass, Redear Sunfish, White Crappie |
Lopez Lake, situated near Arroyo Grande, CA, offers 980 surface acres of warmwater fishing in a scenic and accessible setting. The lake is particularly known for its excellent largemouth and spotted bass fisheries, as well as quality crappie, bluegill, and channel catfish.
Largemouth bass fishing peaks in spring and early summer, with anglers using plastics, spinnerbaits, and topwater lures near tules and shallow coves. Spotted bass are caught year-round in deeper, rocky areas using finesse presentations like drop-shot rigs and Ned rigs.
Crappie fishing is best in spring, especially around submerged brush and marina docks. Bluegill and redear sunfish are active in summer and provide reliable action using worms or mealworms under bobbers. Channel catfish, which feed aggressively in the warmer months, are caught with cut bait or liver, especially during evening hours near creek inlets and deep structure.
Trout are stocked seasonally during the cooler months but are not a primary fishery. Most trout are caught near the dam using PowerBait or small lures.
Lopez Lake offers full amenities, including boat rentals, camping, and day-use areas. Shoreline and boat access are excellent. A California fishing license is required.
With its varied species and facilities, Lopez Lake is one of the most consistent and enjoyable fishing destinations along California’s Central Coast.
Largemouth bass fishing peaks in spring and early summer, with anglers using plastics, spinnerbaits, and topwater lures near tules and shallow coves. Spotted bass are caught year-round in deeper, rocky areas using finesse presentations like drop-shot rigs and Ned rigs.
Crappie fishing is best in spring, especially around submerged brush and marina docks. Bluegill and redear sunfish are active in summer and provide reliable action using worms or mealworms under bobbers. Channel catfish, which feed aggressively in the warmer months, are caught with cut bait or liver, especially during evening hours near creek inlets and deep structure.
Trout are stocked seasonally during the cooler months but are not a primary fishery. Most trout are caught near the dam using PowerBait or small lures.
Lopez Lake offers full amenities, including boat rentals, camping, and day-use areas. Shoreline and boat access are excellent. A California fishing license is required.
With its varied species and facilities, Lopez Lake is one of the most consistent and enjoyable fishing destinations along California’s Central Coast.
Lopez Lake Whoppers
Species | Weight | Date | Report |
Channel Catfish | 12 lbs. 8 oz. | 11-22-2022 | View Report |
Channel Catfish | 11 lbs. 2 oz. | 3-27-2023 | View Report |
Largemouth Bass | 9 lbs. 11 oz. | 2-08-2025 | View Report |
Largemouth Bass | 7 lbs. 13 oz. | 7-21-2024 | View Report |
Largemouth Bass | 5 lbs. | 3-17-2019 | View Report |
Largemouth Bass | 5 lbs. | 4-30-2023 | View Report |
Rainbow Trout | 5 lbs. | 1-01-2025 | View Report |
Rainbow Trout | 4 lbs. 2 oz. | 5-04-2024 | View Report |
Rainbow Trout | 2 lbs. 11 oz. | 4-01-2024 | View Report |
Latest Fish Plants
Plant Date | Species | Source | Total Pounds |
2-25-2025 | Rainbow Trout | CDFW | 2000 |
2-16-2025 | Rainbow Trout | CDFW | 2600 |
1-05-2025 | Rainbow Trout | CDFW | |
12-16-2024 | Rainbow Trout | CDFW | 350 |
1-02-2024 | Rainbow Trout | CDFW |
Latest Fish Reports
Date | Report | Author |
2-25-2025 | 🚨TROUT PLANT ALERT🚨 TROUT PLANT ALERT The Department of Fish and Wildlife... more » |
Lopez Lake Marina |
2-8-2025 | 9lb.11oz. Largemouth Bass Saturday started out great for these boys today 9lb.11oz.... more » |
Lopez Lake Marina |
1-1-2025 | 5 lb Rainbow Trout 9 y/o Jameson Mora from Arroyo Grande with... more » |
Lopez Lake Marina |
10-20-2024 | Lopez Lake Catch Today Shout out to Hadyn who's having a pretty... more » |
Lopez Lake Marina |
8-17-2024 | Nice Bass off the dock Didn't need my boat to catch this nice... more » |
Lopez Lake Marina |
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