Fishing near El Monte, California
Los Angeles County, population 109,450.
- 2 milesto nearest lake
- 2launches nearby
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Angling from El Monte
El Monte sits in Los Angeles County; its 2020 population was 109,450. Peck Road Park Lake lies 2 miles northeast, the nearest CDFW lake. The closest launch page is Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area (5 miles).
Belmont Pier, Long Beach, 23 miles away, is the nearest license-free pier.
Lake trips from El Monte
- Peck Road Park Lake2 miles northeast, 80 acres
- Legg Lakes3 miles southwest, 35 acres
- Santa Fe Reservoir5 miles northeast, 80 acres
- Belvedere Lake8 miles west, 2.4 acres
- Lincoln Park Lake10 miles west, 5 acres
- Downey Wilderness Park Lake10 miles southwest, 0.9 acres
What the lakes around El Monte hold
| Species | Nearby lakes flagged |
|---|---|
| Hatchery trout | 6 |
| Catfish | 3 |
| Black bass | 1 |
Moving water near El Monte
- San Gabriel River5 miles
- West Fork San Gabriel River12 miles
- Los Angeles River13 miles
- North Fork San Gabriel River17 miles
Spots near El Monte on the map
- Santa Fe Dam Recreation AreaSanta Fe Dam Reservoir, 5 miles
- Puddingstone Lake (Frank G Bonelli Regional Park)Puddingstone Lake, 13 miles
Straight line distances from the Census point for El Monte.
Public piers and bays by El Monte
Piers a short drive from El Monte
- Belmont Pier, Long Beachpier, 23 miles
- Alamitos Bay Jetty Eastjetty, 23 miles
- Alamitos Bay (72nd Street) Jetty Westjetty, 23 miles
- Seal Beach Pierpier, 24 miles
- Shoreline Aquatic Park Pier 2pier, 24 miles
- Shoreline Aquatic Park Pier 1pier, 24 miles
Bay pages near El Monte
- Alamitos Bay23 miles
- Anaheim Bay24 miles
Live stream readings around El Monte
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| San Gabriel R Bl Santa Fe Dam Nr Baldwin Pk Ca | 0 cfs, 4.99 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.
Bait and guides by El Monte
Shops a short drive from El Monte
- Snowbee USAbait and tackle shop, El Monte, 1 mile
- Joy Fishing Tacklebait and tackle shop, South El Monte, 2 miles
- Pacific Fly Groupfly shop, Temple City, 3 miles
- Kody's Sportbait and tackle shop, Temple City, 3 miles
- Kodys Tackle Boxbait and tackle shop, Temple City, 3 miles
- Richards Fishing Tacklebait and tackle shop, Rosemead, 3 miles
- Tady Lures Corpbait and tackle shop, La Puente, 4 miles
- Jeffs Sporting Goodssporting goods store, San Gabriel, 4 miles
Get a license near El Monte
- Walmart Store #5154department store, 4 miles
- Walmart Store #3522department store, 4 miles
- Walmart Store #2401department store, 5 miles
- Walmart Store #2292department store, 7 miles
Hatchery fish near El Monte
| Lake | Distance | Plant weeks | Last plant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legg Lakes | 3 miles | 12 | 2026-09-13 |
| Santa Fe Reservoir | 5 miles | 9 | 2026-05-17 |
| Belvedere Lake | 8 miles | 7 | 2026-08-16 |
| Lincoln Park Lake | 10 miles | 6 | 2026-03-22 |
| Downey Wilderness Park Lake | 10 miles | 7 | 2026-07-05 |
| John Anson Ford Park Lake | 11 miles | 1 | 2025-11-02 |
| Hollenbeck Park Lake | 11 miles | 6 | 2026-03-22 |
| La Mirada Lake | 12 miles | 7 | 2026-09-13 |
CDFW Fish Planting Schedule, last 52 weeks.
Rules on lakes near El Monte
For lakes near El Monte, the Southern District applies.
| 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.
Outside El Monte
Closest communities to El Monte
- Rosemead3 miles
- Baldwin Park3 miles
- Arcadia4 miles
- Alhambra6 miles
Which counties El Monte touches
- Los Angeles Countyseat: Los Angeles
What anglers hook near El Monte
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Anglers near El Monte ask
Which CDFW lake lies closest to El Monte?
Peck Road Park Lake, 2 miles northeast.
Where can a boat go in near El Monte?
Head to Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area, 5 miles out.
Can I fish a public pier from El Monte?
Belmont Pier, Long Beach is closest (23 miles); no license required.
Which tackle counter is closest to El Monte?
Snowbee USA is nearest.
Does El Monte have working fishing guides?
Not in our listings for El Monte.
Which California county holds El Monte?
It sits inside Los Angeles County.
Are there protected areas near El Monte?
CDFW maps none close by.
Which stream can I fish from El Monte?
San Gabriel River, roughly 5 miles away.
Do visitors need a license in El Monte?
A one-day license costs $21.09; two days, $32.4.