Fishing in Southern California

[WB Staff]

The Best Fishing Spots In Southern California
LAKE GREGORY
Located in the pine-covered heart of the San Bernardino Mountains, Lake Gregory makes fishing in Southern California an absolute delight. A two-hour drive from Los Angeles will bring you to this bucolic 120-acre area—which is home to both brown and rainbow trout.

Every month, California’s Department of Fish and Wildlife provides the lake with a large stocking of trout. Expert anglers keep a close eye on the stocking schedule and are typically quick to catch the rainbow trout. However, some fish live on to become the 10-pound titans Lake Gregory is renowned for.

Besides trout, the lake is home to a plethora of native-born species. Populations of catfish, bullhead, bluegill and smallmouth bass are among the denizens of the lake. Every month, an orange-tagged fish is released into the lake and prized at $1,500 for those who catch it.

Though fishing is accessible year-round, peak times at Lake Gregory occur in the spring—immediately after the lake is stocked. If you’re one to savor moments of solitude while fishing, aim to avoid busy summer weekends.
Besides being one of the best spots for trout fishing in Southern California, Lake Gregory offers plenty of other activities. Hiking trails, picnic areas, and a swimming beach await you in this rural wonderland.

DIAMOND VALLEY LAKE
Located between two mountain ranges near Hemet, this artificial reservoir is renowned for its “monster fishes.” Fishermen from all over the world visit Diamond Valley Lake to experience SoCal fishing at its finest—all while squaring off against these 15-pound giants.

Black bass, bluegill, channel catfish, and rainbow trout are all among the species inhabiting these waters. All that and more make Diamond Valley Lake one of the best places to fish in Southern California. If you’re a shore-fishing enthusiast, then head west of the marina, where signs mark a designated 1.5-mile section.

LAKE CUYAMACA
Don’t let the size of this scenic 110-acre reservoir fool you. Located about an hour east of San Diego, Lake Cuyamaca’s fishing junctures are unmatched by local alternatives.

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