Fishing near East Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles County, population 118,786.
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Where to fish near East Los Angeles
Census 2020 put East Los Angeles (Los Angeles County) at 118,786 residents. Drive under a mile east to reach Belvedere Lake, the closest lake on the CDFW list. Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area sits 14 miles away, the nearest named launch.
Pier anglers have Marina Del Rey South Jetty about 17 miles off, license-free.
Nearby lakes for East Los Angeles
- Belvedere Lakeunder a mile east, 2.4 acres
- Hollenbeck Park Lake3 miles west, 4.5 acres
- Lincoln Park Lake3 miles northwest, 5 acres
- John Anson Ford Park Lake5 miles south
- Echo Park Lake6 miles northwest, 15 acres
- Legg Lakes6 miles east, 35 acres
Fish on the CDFW list near East Los Angeles
| Species | Nearby lakes flagged |
|---|---|
| Hatchery trout | 5 |
| Catfish | 3 |
Creeks in reach of East Los Angeles
- Los Angeles River7 miles
- San Gabriel River14 miles
- West Fork San Gabriel River18 miles
- North Fork San Gabriel River24 miles
East Los Angeles fishing map
- Santa Fe Dam Recreation AreaSanta Fe Dam Reservoir, 14 miles
Straight line distances from the Census point for East Los Angeles.
Ocean options near East Los Angeles
Shore structures near East Los Angeles
- Marina Del Rey South Jettyjetty, 17 miles
- Manhattan Beach Pierpier, 17 miles
- Marina Del Rey North Jettyjetty, 17 miles
- Venice Pierpier, 18 miles
- Hermosa Beach Pierpier, 18 miles
- Redondo Beach/King Harbor Breakwaterbreakwater, 18 miles
Nearshore water by East Los Angeles
- Santa Monica Bay18 miles
- Alamitos Bay20 miles
- Long Beach Harbor20 miles
How streams near East Los Angeles are running
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Rio Hondo Bl Whittier Narrows Dam Ca | 0 cfs, 1.18 ft gage height | Oct 12 4:30 pm |
| Rio Hondo Ab Whittier Narrows Dam Ca | 8 cfs, 1.59 ft gage height | Oct 12 5:00 pm |
| San Gabriel R Ab Whittier Narrows Dam Ca | 53 cfs, 4.13 ft gage height | Oct 12 4:30 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Oct 12, 2026 5:35 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Local help for East Los Angeles
Gear and bait by East Los Angeles
- Big 5 Sporting Goods #150sporting goods store, Monterey Park, 2 miles
- Jeff's Tacklebait and tackle shop, Monterey Park, 2 miles
- World Fishing Tacklebait and tackle shop, Alhambra, 4 miles
- Fishon Energy Co.bait and tackle shop, Los Angeles, 4 miles
- Western Firearms Inc.bait and tackle shop, Bell, 4 miles
- EZ Sporting Goodsbait and tackle shop, Monterey Park, 4 miles
- The Wolf Clan Outdoor Incsporting goods store, Monterey Park, 4 miles
- Big 5 Sporting Goods #134sporting goods store, Bell, 4 miles
CDFW agents close to East Los Angeles
- Walmart Store #2886department store, 5 miles
- Walmart Store #5154department store, 5 miles
- Walmart Store #3180department store, 6 miles
- Walmart Store #4132department store, 8 miles
Recently planted lakes by East Los Angeles
| Lake | Distance | Plant weeks | Last plant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belvedere Lake | under a mile | 7 | 2026-08-16 |
| Hollenbeck Park Lake | 3 miles | 6 | 2026-03-22 |
| Lincoln Park Lake | 3 miles | 6 | 2026-03-22 |
| John Anson Ford Park Lake | 5 miles | 1 | 2025-11-02 |
| Echo Park Lake | 6 miles | 7 | 2026-08-16 |
| Legg Lakes | 6 miles | 12 | 2026-09-13 |
| MacArthur Park Lake | 7 miles | 1 | 2026-06-28 |
| Downey Wilderness Park Lake | 8 miles | 7 | 2026-07-05 |
CDFW Fish Planting Schedule, last 52 weeks.
Lake limits near East Los Angeles
Lakes around East Los Angeles follow the Southern District and the statewide lake limits below.
| 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.
Past East Los Angeles
Places to base near East Los Angeles
- Monterey Park2 miles
- Montebello3 miles
- Alhambra4 miles
- Huntington Park5 miles
East Los Angeles county by county
- Los Angeles Countyseat: Los Angeles
East Los Angeles area waters in photos
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Fishing from East Los Angeles: short answers
Which lake sits nearest East Los Angeles?
Belvedere Lake, under a mile east.
Which launch sits nearest East Los Angeles?
Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area, 14 miles away.
Which public pier lies closest to East Los Angeles?
Try Marina Del Rey South Jetty, 17 miles off, a CDFW public pier.
Where can I get supplies in East Los Angeles?
Big 5 Sporting Goods #150 is the closest listing.
Is a paid guide available in East Los Angeles?
Try the county page; none list East Los Angeles.
Which county page covers East Los Angeles?
Los Angeles County.
Is fishing restricted off East Los Angeles?
No protected area nearby.
How far is East Los Angeles from a river?
Los Angeles River, 7 miles away.
Can a visitor to East Los Angeles buy a one or two day license?
Short licenses run $21.09 (1 day) and $32.4 (2 days).
Choose a spot near East Los Angeles
Every lake, launch and pier above has its own page.