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Fishing near Inglewood, California

Los Angeles County, population 107,762.

  • 4 milesto nearest lake
  • 3launches nearby
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Inglewood, California

Where to fish near Inglewood

Census 2020 put Inglewood (Los Angeles County) at 107,762 residents. Drive 4 miles north to reach Kenneth Hahn Lake, the closest lake on the CDFW list. Redondo Beach Small BLF sits 8 miles away, the nearest named launch.

Pier anglers have Manhattan Beach Pier about 6 miles off, license-free.

4 milesto Kenneth Hahn Lake
3launches within 15 mi
6piers within 25 mi
8shops within 15 mi
Lakes

Nearby lakes for Inglewood

  • Kenneth Hahn Lake4 miles north, 3 acres
  • Alondra Park Lake5 miles south, 15 acres
  • Magic Johnson Lake5 miles southeast, 9 acres
  • MacArthur Park Lake8 miles northeast, 6.7 acres
  • Hollenbeck Park Lake9 miles northeast, 4.5 acres
  • Echo Park Lake9 miles northeast, 15 acres

Fish on the CDFW list near Inglewood

SpeciesNearby lakes flagged
Hatchery trout5
Catfish2

Creeks in reach of Inglewood

  • Los Angeles River12 miles
  • San Gabriel River25 miles
  • West Fork San Gabriel River29 miles
Map

Inglewood fishing map

  • Redondo Beach Small BLFKing Harbor, 8 miles
  • Lighthouse Yacht LandingPort of Long Beach, 14 miles
  • Cerritos Yacht AnchoragePort of Long Beach, 14 miles

Straight line distances from the Census point for Inglewood.

Salt water

Ocean options near Inglewood

Shore structures near Inglewood

  • Manhattan Beach Pierpier, 6 miles
  • Marina Del Rey South Jettyjetty, 6 miles
  • Marina Del Rey North Jettyjetty, 7 miles
  • Venice Pierpier, 7 miles
  • Hermosa Beach Pierpier, 7 miles
  • Redondo Beach/King Harbor Breakwaterbreakwater, 8 miles

Nearshore water by Inglewood

  • Santa Monica Bay7 miles
  • Long Beach Harbor16 miles
  • San Pedro Bay17 miles
Flow

How streams near Inglewood are running

USGS gaugeLatest readingTime (ET)
Rio Hondo Bl Whittier Narrows Dam Ca0 cfs, 1.18 ft gage heightOct 12 4:30 pm
Los Angeles R A Sepulveda Dam Ca62 cfs, 0.76 ft gage heightOct 12 5:00 pm
Rio Hondo Ab Whittier Narrows Dam Ca8 cfs, 1.59 ft gage heightOct 12 5:00 pm

US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Oct 12, 2026 5:35 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.

Local help

Local help for Inglewood

Gear and bait by Inglewood

  • Big 5 Sporting Goods #430sporting goods store, Inglewood, 2 miles
  • Big 5 Sporting Goods #137sporting goods store, El Segundo, 3 miles
  • OC Boat Suppliesbait and tackle shop, Los Angeles, 4 miles
  • Best Fishing Tacklebait and tackle shop, Hawthorne, 4 miles
  • Incbait and tackle shop, Gardena, 4 miles
  • Big 5 Sporting Goods #352sporting goods store, Los Angeles, 4 miles
  • Ace Fishing Tacklebait and tackle shop, Gardena, 4 miles
  • Katman Bait Storebait and tackle shop, Gardena, 5 miles

CDFW agents close to Inglewood

Stocking

Recently planted lakes by Inglewood

LakeDistancePlant weeksLast plant
Kenneth Hahn Lake4 miles72026-08-16
Alondra Park Lake5 miles72026-05-03
MacArthur Park Lake8 miles12026-06-28
Hollenbeck Park Lake9 miles62026-03-22
Echo Park Lake9 miles72026-08-16
John Anson Ford Park Lake11 miles12025-11-02
Lincoln Park Lake11 miles62026-03-22
Belvedere Lake12 miles72026-08-16

CDFW Fish Planting Schedule, last 52 weeks.

Limits

Lake limits near Inglewood

Lakes around Inglewood follow the Southern District and the statewide lake limits below.

SpeciesDaily bagSizeSeason
Black bass5 a day12 in minimumAll year
Trout5 a daynoneAll year
Striped bass10 a daynoneAll year
Sunfish and crappie25 a daynoneAll year, except closures under district or special regulations
Catfish10 a daynoneAll year
Kokanee and inland salmon5 a daynoneAll year

CDFW 2026 Freshwater Sport Fishing Regulations.

Nearby

Past Inglewood

Places to base near Inglewood

  • Hawthorne3 miles
  • Gardena5 miles
  • Florence-Graham6 miles
  • Los Angeles6 miles

Inglewood county by county

  • Los Angeles Countyseat: Los Angeles
In pictures

Inglewood area waters in photos

Manhattan Beach Pier, California
Manhattan Beach Pier 6.3 mi
Photo: FASTILY, CC BY-SA 4.0
Hermosa Beach Pier, California
Hermosa Beach Pier 7.3 mi
Photo: Laura Alier, CC BY 4.0
Santa Monica Bay, California
Santa Monica Bay 7.2 mi
Photo: BrianChap, CC BY-SA 4.0
Los Angeles River, California
Los Angeles River 12 mi
Photo: Timothy A. Gonsalves, CC BY-SA 4.0
Answers

Fishing from Inglewood: short answers

Which lake sits nearest Inglewood?

Kenneth Hahn Lake, 4 miles north.

Which launch sits nearest Inglewood?

Redondo Beach Small BLF, 8 miles away.

Which public pier lies closest to Inglewood?

Try Manhattan Beach Pier, 6 miles off, a CDFW public pier.

Where can I get supplies in Inglewood?

Big 5 Sporting Goods #430 is the closest listing.

Is a paid guide available in Inglewood?

Try the county page; none list Inglewood.

Which county page covers Inglewood?

Los Angeles County.

Is fishing restricted off Inglewood?

No protected area nearby.

How far is Inglewood from a river?

Los Angeles River, 12 miles away.

Can a visitor to Inglewood buy a one or two day license?

Short licenses run $21.09 (1 day) and $32.4 (2 days).

Choose a spot near Inglewood

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