Fishing near Glendale, California
Los Angeles County, population 196,543.
- 8 milesto nearest lake
- 0launches nearby
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Where to fish near Glendale
Census 2020 put Glendale (Los Angeles County) at 196,543 residents. Drive 8 miles south to reach Echo Park Lake, the closest lake on the CDFW list.
Pier anglers have Santa Monica Pier about 19 miles off, license-free.
Nearby lakes for Glendale
- Echo Park Lake8 miles south, 15 acres
- Lincoln Park Lake8 miles south, 5 acres
- MacArthur Park Lake9 miles south, 6.7 acres
- Hollenbeck Park Lake10 miles south, 4.5 acres
- Hansen Dam Lake10 miles northwest, 4.2 acres
- Belvedere Lake11 miles southeast, 2.4 acres
Fish on the CDFW list near Glendale
| Species | Nearby lakes flagged |
|---|---|
| Hatchery trout | 5 |
| Catfish | 2 |
Creeks in reach of Glendale
- Los Angeles River5 miles
- West Fork San Gabriel River16 miles
- San Gabriel River17 miles
- North Fork San Gabriel River24 miles
Glendale fishing map
Named launches beyond 15 miles of Glendale
- Santa Fe Dam Recreation AreaSanta Fe Dam Reservoir, 18 miles east
- Redondo Beach Small BLFKing Harbor, 25 miles south
- Puddingstone Lake (Frank G Bonelli Regional Park)Puddingstone Lake, 26 miles east
- Cerritos Yacht AnchoragePort of Long Beach, 29 miles south
- Lighthouse Yacht LandingPort of Long Beach, 29 miles south
Straight line distances from the Census point for Glendale.
Ocean options near Glendale
Shore structures near Glendale
- Santa Monica Pierpier, 19 miles
- Venice Pierpier, 19 miles
- Marina Del Rey South Jettyjetty, 19 miles
- Marina Del Rey North Jettyjetty, 19 miles
- Manhattan Beach Pierpier, 23 miles
- Hermosa Beach Pierpier, 24 miles
Nearshore water by Glendale
- Santa Monica Bay21 miles
How streams near Glendale are running
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Arroyo Seco Nr Pasadena Ca | 0 cfs, 0.96 ft gage height | Oct 12 5:15 pm |
| 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 |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Oct 12, 2026 5:35 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Local help for Glendale
Gear and bait by Glendale
- Big 5 Sporting Goods #334sporting goods store, Glendale, 2 miles
- DICK'S Sporting Goods #1223sporting goods store, Glendale, 3 miles
- Big 5 Sporting Goods #109sporting goods store, Burbank, 4 miles
- Big 5 Sporting Goods #489sporting goods store, Tujunga, 4 miles
- Johnny's Sport Shopsporting goods store, Pasadena, 5 miles
- Big 5 Sporting Goods #490sporting goods store, Los Angeles, 6 miles
- Turner's Outdoorsman #10sporting goods store, Pasadena, 7 miles
- Mark's Tropical Fishbait and tackle shop, North Hollywood, 7 miles
CDFW agents close to Glendale
- Walmart Store #5686department store, 5 miles
Recently planted lakes by Glendale
| Lake | Distance | Plant weeks | Last plant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Echo Park Lake | 8 miles | 7 | 2026-08-16 |
| Lincoln Park Lake | 8 miles | 6 | 2026-03-22 |
| MacArthur Park Lake | 9 miles | 1 | 2026-06-28 |
| Hollenbeck Park Lake | 10 miles | 6 | 2026-03-22 |
| Hansen Dam Lake | 10 miles | 8 | 2026-08-16 |
| Belvedere Lake | 11 miles | 7 | 2026-08-16 |
| Kenneth Hahn Lake | 14 miles | 7 | 2026-08-16 |
| Legg Lakes | 15 miles | 12 | 2026-09-13 |
CDFW Fish Planting Schedule, last 52 weeks.
Lake limits near Glendale
Lakes around Glendale 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.
Glendale area waters in photos
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Fishing from Glendale: short answers
Which lake sits nearest Glendale?
Echo Park Lake, 8 miles south.
Which launch sits nearest Glendale?
No launch page lies within 15 miles.
Which public pier lies closest to Glendale?
Try Santa Monica Pier, 19 miles off, a CDFW public pier.
Where can I get supplies in Glendale?
Big 5 Sporting Goods #334 is the closest listing.
Is a paid guide available in Glendale?
Try the county page; none list Glendale.
Which county page covers Glendale?
Los Angeles County.
Is fishing restricted off Glendale?
No protected area nearby.
How far is Glendale from a river?
Los Angeles River, 5 miles away.
Can a visitor to Glendale buy a one or two day license?
Short licenses run $21.09 (1 day) and $32.4 (2 days).
Choose a spot near Glendale
Every lake, launch and pier above has its own page.