Fishing near Garden Grove, California
Orange County, population 171,949.
- 4 milesto nearest lake
- 10launches nearby
Angler pickPiscifun Viper X spinning reel50% OFFSale $39.99 Photo of San Gabriel River: Person-with-No Name, CC BY 2.0
Garden Grove angler guide
Garden Grove is a Orange County community of 171,949 people at the 2020 census. For still water, Mile Square Park Lake is 4 miles south. The nearest named launch is Huntington Beach Boat Ramp, 7 miles away.
The closest CDFW public pier is Huntington Beach Pier, 9 miles from town. 3 marine protected areas lie within 15 miles.
Lakes closest to Garden Grove
- Mile Square Park Lake4 miles south
- Greer Park Lake4 miles southwest, 1.1 acres
- Centennial Lake5 miles southeast, 10 acres
- Carr Park Lake5 miles southwest, 1.4 acres
- Lake Huntington6 miles southwest, 10.7 acres
- Cerritos Lake8 miles northwest, 4 acres
Species flagged within reach of Garden Grove
| Species | Nearby lakes flagged |
|---|---|
| Hatchery trout | 4 |
| Black bass | 1 |
River trips from Garden Grove
- San Gabriel River24 miles
- Trabuco Creek25 miles
- Los Angeles River28 miles
Mapped water near Garden Grove
- Huntington Beach Boat RampHuntington Harbor, 7 miles
- Sunset Aquatic MarinaHuntington Harbor, 7 miles
- Alamitos Bay Marina ( Basin 2)Alamitos Bay, 9 miles
- Alamitos Bay Marina ( Basin 3)Alamitos Bay, 9 miles
- Alamitos Bay Marina ( Basin 1)Alamitos Bay, 9 miles
- Long Beach Marine Bureau (Davies Ramp)Alamitos Bay, 9 miles
- Alamitos Bay Marina ( Basin 8)Alamitos Bay, 9 miles
- Alamitos Bay Marina ( Basin 4)Alamitos Bay, 9 miles
- Alamitos Bay MarinaAlamitos Bay, 9 miles
- Long Beach Marine Bureau (Marine Stadium Ramp)Alamitos Bay, 9 miles
Straight line distances from the Census point for Garden Grove.
Shore fishing near Garden Grove
Piers nearest to Garden Grove
- Huntington Beach Pierpier, 9 miles
- Seal Beach Pierpier, 9 miles
- Alamitos Bay Jetty Eastjetty, 9 miles
- Alamitos Bay (72nd Street) Jetty Westjetty, 9 miles
- Belmont Pier, Long Beachpier, 11 miles
- Newport Beach Pierpier, 12 miles
Estuaries near Garden Grove
- Anaheim Bay8 miles
- Alamitos Bay9 miles
- Upper Newport Bay10 miles
Marine protected areas by Garden Grove
- Bolsa Chica Basin SMCA (No-Take)SMCA (No-Take), 7 miles
- Bolsa Bay SMCASMCA, 7 miles
- Upper Newport Bay SMCASMCA, 11 miles
USGS stations near Garden Grove
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Ana R A Santa Ana Ca | 4 cfs, 1.53 ft gage height | Oct 12 5:15 pm |
| Santiago C A Santa Ana Ca | 0 cfs, 7.30 ft gage height | Oct 12 4:45 pm |
| Brea C Bl Brea Dam Nr Fullerton Ca | 6 cfs, 1.32 ft gage height | Oct 12 5:25 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Oct 12, 2026 5:35 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Gear near Garden Grove
Nearest tackle to Garden Grove
- Big 5 Sporting Goods #057sporting goods store, Anaheim, 3 miles
- Westcoast Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Midway City, 3 miles
- Taka's Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Anaheim, 4 miles
- DICK'S Sporting Goods #1025sporting goods store, Huntington Beach, 4 miles
- Reel Addiction Tacklebait and tackle shop, Huntington Beach, 4 miles
- Big 5 Sporting Goods #353sporting goods store, Santa Ana, 4 miles
- Torotamerbait and tackle shop, Huntington Beach, 4 miles
- Aloha Fishing & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Fountain Valley, 4 miles
License agents near Garden Grove
- Walmart Store #4171department store, under a mile
- Walmart Store #2495department store, 2 miles
- Walmart Store #2517department store, 4 miles
- Walmart Store #2242department store, 4 miles
Planted lakes near Garden Grove
| Lake | Distance | Plant weeks | Last plant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greer Park Lake | 4 miles | 1 | 2025-11-16 |
| Centennial Lake | 5 miles | 5 | 2026-03-08 |
| Carr Park Lake | 5 miles | 5 | 2026-03-08 |
| Lake Huntington | 6 miles | 5 | 2026-03-08 |
| Cerritos Lake | 8 miles | 6 | 2026-05-31 |
| El Dorado Park Lakes | 8 miles | 8 | 2026-03-15 |
| Ralph Clark Regional Park Lake | 8 miles | 1 | 2026-08-23 |
| Eisenhower Park Lake | 8 miles | 5 | 2026-03-08 |
CDFW Fish Planting Schedule, last 52 weeks.
What you may keep near Garden Grove
Near Garden Grove, 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.
Bordering Garden Grove on the map
Towns a short drive from Garden Grove
- Westminster3 miles
- Fountain Valley5 miles
- Cypress5 miles
- Santa Ana5 miles
County links for Garden Grove
- Orange Countyseat: Santa Ana
Species anglers find at Garden Grove
Photo: USFWS Mountain Prairie, Public domain
.jpg){kind=link}
Photo: Virginia State Parks staff, CC BY 2.0
.jpg){kind=link}
Photo: Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife, CC BY-SA 2.0
.jpg){kind=link}
Photo: gailhampshire from Cradley, Malvern, U.K, CC BY 2.0
Asked often around Garden Grove
Where does the nearest CDFW lake to Garden Grove lie?
Mile Square Park Lake, 4 miles south.
How far is the nearest launch from Garden Grove?
Try Huntington Beach Boat Ramp, about 7 miles off.
Can I fish a pier without a license near Garden Grove?
Huntington Beach Pier, 9 miles, license not needed.
Who sells tackle in Garden Grove?
Try Big 5 Sporting Goods #057.
Which guides work out of Garden Grove?
None based in Garden Grove.
Which county page goes with Garden Grove?
Orange County holds it.
Which MPAs are near Garden Grove?
CDFW maps 3, the closest Bolsa Chica Basin SMCA (No-Take).
Which stream page is nearest Garden Grove?
Try San Gabriel River (24 miles).
Which license do visitors to Garden Grove buy?
From 16: $21.09 for one day, $32.4 for two.
Find water to fish near Garden Grove
Every spot on this page has a directions button.