Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Favorite So Cal Fishing Spots


Yorba Regional Park 

 This has always been my go to spot since growing up in Yorba Linda. Has big largemouth bass, carp, bluegill, and catfish. It does get stock with trout seasonally. It gets pretty crowded on the weekends, parking is $3.00. Best times I like to fish is on the weekends. It has three lakes, plenty to choose from. Best fishing spots are subjective as everyone who fishes here has their own little niche.


Tri-City Lake 

 Located in Placentia, it's got some big bass and carp. We pulled a 20 pound carp outta here. Has a large main lake and a smaller pond. Parking is free, Sport Chalet just down the street if you need extra fishing supplies. Trout stock seasonally. This park is crowded even during the weekday. Just a warning for those of you territorial fly fisherman.

Laguna Lake

 This lake is located in Fullerton, in a suburban area. Lots of big bass here. No carp what so ever. It's fairly nice for a man made lake. It's a little tight and not much room to cast a fly rod. Roll casting is suggested, as you might hook a pedestrian or horse on the south side of the lake. Has seasonal trout stocking as well.

Irvine Lake 

 You gotta pay to play at this lake. Admission fee per person. Has boat rentals, fishing shop, and restaurant for a quick burger. Always stocking with trout. The bass bite here is killer, but strictly catch and release. Huge carp here as nobody fishes for them. The high entrance fee is usually worth it - except when you get skunked. Boat rental is recommended if you are going to fly fish as not much of the lake is accessible by shore, and usually the shore zones are populated which hinders fly casting.

Santa Ana River Outlet Newport

Located right on the border of Huntington Beach and Newport Beach. Free parking along the roads in the adjacent neighborhood. Can get really crowded during the summer months. You'll find corbina, halibut, perch, spot fin croakers, leopard shark. It's safe to fly cast off the jetti, but you must still be very careful about bystanders. Gets really crowded during mid day. Most fly fishermen tend to fish in the early morning sunrise

Big Bear Lake 

 Really nice natural lake. Mostly trout fishermen here. It also has largemouth bass and carp. Some of the larger carp have been taken down by bow fisherman. Which would suggest the bass and trout fishing should improve. Using the fly rod here can be difficult from shore. However there are a few areas that are secluded where you can cast.

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