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Fishing near Burbank, California
Los Angeles County, population 107,337.
- 7 milesto nearest lake
- 0launches nearby
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Burbank, California
Burbank angler guide
Burbank is a Los Angeles County community of 107,337 people at the 2020 census. For still water, Hansen Dam Lake is 7 miles northwest.
The closest CDFW public pier is Santa Monica Pier, 16 miles from town.
7 milesto Hansen Dam Lake
0launches within 15 mi
6piers within 25 mi
8shops within 15 mi
Lakes
Lakes closest to Burbank
- Hansen Dam Lake7 miles northwest, 4.2 acres
- Echo Park Lake9 miles southeast, 15 acres
- MacArthur Park Lake10 miles south, 6.7 acres
- Lincoln Park Lake11 miles southeast, 5 acres
- Reseda Park Lake12 miles west, 2 acres
- Hollenbeck Park Lake12 miles southeast, 4.5 acres
Species flagged within reach of Burbank
| Species | Nearby lakes flagged |
|---|---|
| Hatchery trout | 5 |
| Catfish | 2 |
River trips from Burbank
- Los Angeles River7 miles
- West Fork San Gabriel River20 miles
- San Gabriel River22 miles
- North Fork San Gabriel River28 miles
Map
Mapped water near Burbank
The nearest launch pages to Burbank
- Santa Fe Dam Recreation AreaSanta Fe Dam Reservoir, 22 miles east
- Redondo Beach Small BLFKing Harbor, 24 miles south
- Castaic Lake State Recreation Area (Lagoon Launch Ramp)Castaic Lake, 27 miles northwest
- Castaic Lake State Recreation Area (East Launch Ramp)Castaic Lake, 28 miles northwest
- Castaic Lake State Recreation Area (West Launch Ramp)Castaic Lake, 29 miles northwest
Straight line distances from the Census point for Burbank.
Salt water
Shore fishing near Burbank
Piers nearest to Burbank
- Santa Monica Pierpier, 16 miles
- Venice Pierpier, 17 miles
- Marina Del Rey South Jettyjetty, 17 miles
- Marina Del Rey North Jettyjetty, 17 miles
- Manhattan Beach Pierpier, 22 miles
- Malibu Pierpier, 23 miles
Estuaries near Burbank
- Santa Monica Bay19 miles
Flow
USGS stations near Burbank
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Big Tujunga C Bl Hansen Dam Ca | 0 cfs, 0.97 ft gage height | Oct 12 5:00 pm |
| Los Angeles R A Sepulveda Dam Ca | 62 cfs, 0.76 ft gage height | Oct 12 5:00 pm |
| Arroyo Seco Nr Pasadena Ca | 0 cfs, 0.96 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
Gear near Burbank
Nearest tackle to Burbank
- Big 5 Sporting Goods #109sporting goods store, Burbank, under a mile
- Mark's Tropical Fishbait and tackle shop, North Hollywood, 3 miles
- Valley Fishing Tacklebait and tackle shop, North Hollywood, 4 miles
- Romfabbait and tackle shop, North Hollywood, 4 miles
- Big 5 Sporting Goods #489sporting goods store, Tujunga, 5 miles
- Big 5 Sporting Goods #334sporting goods store, Glendale, 5 miles
- DICK'S Sporting Goods #1223sporting goods store, Glendale, 5 miles
- Big 5 Sporting Goods #098sporting goods store, Studio City, 5 miles
License agents near Burbank
- Walmart Store #5686department store, under a mile
- Walmart Store #2568department store, 7 miles
Stocking
Planted lakes near Burbank
| Lake | Distance | Plant weeks | Last plant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hansen Dam Lake | 7 miles | 8 | 2026-08-16 |
| Echo Park Lake | 9 miles | 7 | 2026-08-16 |
| MacArthur Park Lake | 10 miles | 1 | 2026-06-28 |
| Lincoln Park Lake | 11 miles | 6 | 2026-03-22 |
| Reseda Park Lake | 12 miles | 1 | 2025-11-02 |
| Hollenbeck Park Lake | 12 miles | 6 | 2026-03-22 |
| Kenneth Hahn Lake | 13 miles | 7 | 2026-08-16 |
| Belvedere Lake | 14 miles | 7 | 2026-08-16 |
CDFW Fish Planting Schedule, last 52 weeks.
Limits
What you may keep near Burbank
Near Burbank, inland rules come from 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
Bordering Burbank on the map
Towns a short drive from Burbank
- Glendale5 miles
- Pasadena11 miles
- Los Angeles13 miles
- Alhambra13 miles
County links for Burbank
- Los Angeles Countyseat: Los Angeles
Field guide
Species anglers find at Burbank
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Answers
Asked often around Burbank
Where does the nearest CDFW lake to Burbank lie?
Hansen Dam Lake, 7 miles northwest.
How far is the nearest launch from Burbank?
Nothing named within 15 miles.
Can I fish a pier without a license near Burbank?
Santa Monica Pier, 16 miles, license not needed.
Who sells tackle in Burbank?
Try Big 5 Sporting Goods #109.
Which guides work out of Burbank?
None based in Burbank.
Which county page goes with Burbank?
Los Angeles County holds it.
Which MPAs are near Burbank?
None nearby.
Which stream page is nearest Burbank?
Try Los Angeles River (7 miles).
Which license do visitors to Burbank buy?
From 16: $21.09 for one day, $32.4 for two.
Find water to fish near Burbank
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