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Fishing near Anaheim, California
Orange County, population 346,824.
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- 0launches nearby
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Anaheim, California
Nearby fishing for Anaheim
With 346,824 people in 2020, Anaheim is a Orange County town. The closest CDFW lake is Yorba Regional Park Lake, 1 mile north of town.
On the coast, Balboa Pier, Newport is the closest public pier at 19 miles, and no license is needed there.
1 mileto Yorba Regional Park Lake
0launches within 15 mi
6piers within 25 mi
8shops within 15 mi
Lakes
Lakes in reach of Anaheim
- Yorba Regional Park Lake1 mile north, 11.9 acres
- Eisenhower Park Lake5 miles west, 2.9 acres
- Prado Park Lake9 miles northeast, 59.2 acres
- Laguna Lake, Orange County11 miles west, 5.3 acres
- Centennial Lake13 miles southwest, 10 acres
- Ralph Clark Regional Park Lake13 miles west, 2.2 acres
Species CDFW flags on lakes near Anaheim
| Species | Nearby lakes flagged |
|---|---|
| Hatchery trout | 6 |
| Black bass | 1 |
| Catfish | 1 |
Rivers close to Anaheim
- Trabuco Creek18 miles
- San Gabriel River22 miles
- Santa Ana River22 miles
- North Fork San Gabriel River28 miles
Map
Map around Anaheim
Where Anaheim boaters launch
- Puddingstone Lake (Frank G Bonelli Regional Park)Puddingstone Lake, 16 miles north
- Newport Dunes Launch RampNewport Harbor, 18 miles southwest
- Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & MarinaNewport Harbor, 18 miles southwest
- Orange County Sheriff's Harbor Patrol DivisionNewport Harbor, 19 miles south
- Huntington Beach Boat RampHuntington Harbor, 20 miles southwest
Straight line distances from the Census point for Anaheim.
Salt water
The coast from Anaheim
License-free piers by Anaheim
- Balboa Pier, Newportpier, 19 miles
- Newport Harbor North Jettyjetty, 19 miles
- Newport Harbor South Jettyjetty, 19 miles
- Huntington Beach Pierpier, 20 miles
- Newport Beach Pierpier, 20 miles
- Seal Beach Pierpier, 22 miles
Coastal water close to Anaheim
- Upper Newport Bay16 miles
- Newport Bay19 miles
- Anaheim Bay21 miles
Flow
Flow near Anaheim
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Carbon C Bl Carbon Cyn Dam Ca | 0 cfs, 2.02 ft gage height | Oct 12 5:15 pm |
| Santa Ana R Bl Prado Dam Ca | 288 cfs, 3.15 ft gage height | Oct 12 4:45 pm |
| Fullerton C Bl Fullerton Dam Nr Brea Ca | 3 cfs, 3.37 ft gage height | Oct 12 5:15 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Oct 12, 2026 5:35 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Local help
Contacts in Anaheim
Bait counters close to Anaheim
- Big 5 Sporting Goods #259sporting goods store, Yorba Linda, 3 miles
- Big 5 Sporting Goods #038sporting goods store, Orange, 5 miles
- Gray Strike Fishing Gearbait and tackle shop, Orange, 5 miles
- Ultracom International Tacklebait and tackle shop, Yorba Linda, 6 miles
- Baitbait and tackle shop, Orange, 6 miles
- The Longfinbait and tackle shop, Orange, 6 miles
- Seekerbait and tackle shop, Orange, 7 miles
- Turner's Outdoorsman #03sporting goods store, Orange, 8 miles
License sellers around Anaheim
- Walmart Store #2546department store, 5 miles
- Walmart Store #2523department store, 7 miles
- Walmart Store #5930department store, 9 miles
- Walmart Store #3464department store, 10 miles
Stocking
Trout plants around Anaheim
| Lake | Distance | Plant weeks | Last plant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eisenhower Park Lake | 5 miles | 5 | 2026-03-08 |
| Prado Park Lake | 9 miles | 6 | 2026-03-01 |
| Laguna Lake, Orange County | 11 miles | 6 | 2026-09-13 |
| Centennial Lake | 13 miles | 5 | 2026-03-08 |
| Ralph Clark Regional Park Lake | 13 miles | 1 | 2026-08-23 |
| La Mirada Lake | 15 miles | 7 | 2026-09-13 |
| Puddingstone Lake | 16 miles | 9 | 2026-04-12 |
| Greer Park Lake | 17 miles | 1 | 2025-11-16 |
CDFW Fish Planting Schedule, last 52 weeks.
Limits
Keeping fish near Anaheim
Inland seasons near Anaheim follow the Southern District.
| Species | Daily bag | Size | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black bass | 5 a day | 12 in minimum | All year |
| Trout | 5 a day | none | All year |
| Striped bass | 10 a day | none | All year |
| Sunfish and crappie | 25 a day | none | All year, except closures under district or special regulations |
| Catfish | 10 a day | none | All year |
| Kokanee and inland salmon | 5 a day | none | All year |
CDFW 2026 Freshwater Sport Fishing Regulations.
Nearby
More near Anaheim
Where to stay near Anaheim
- Yorba Linda2 miles
- Placentia6 miles
- Chino Hills6 miles
- Orange8 miles
County guides covering Anaheim
- Orange Countyseat: Santa Ana
In pictures
Shore and lake views by Anaheim
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Answers
What Anaheim visitors want to know
Which CDFW lake is closest to Anaheim?
Yorba Regional Park Lake, 1 mile north.
Which launch lies closest to Anaheim?
No launch page within 15 miles.
Is there a public pier by Anaheim?
Balboa Pier, Newport at 19 miles, license-free.
Where is the nearest tackle to Anaheim?
Start at Big 5 Sporting Goods #259.
Do captains run trips from Anaheim?
No guide is listed in Anaheim.
Which county government serves Anaheim?
The Orange County page covers it.
Where is fishing closed near Anaheim?
No MPA within 15 miles.
Where is the nearest stream to Anaheim?
Trabuco Creek, 18 miles out.
What does a visitor license cost in Anaheim?
Visitors 16 and up can buy one day for $21.09 or two for $32.4.