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Fishing near Long Beach, California
Los Angeles County, population 466,742.
- 6 milesto nearest lake
- 10launches nearby
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Long Beach, California
Long Beach angler guide
Long Beach is a Los Angeles County community of 466,742 people at the 2020 census. For still water, El Dorado Park Lakes is 6 miles northeast. The nearest named launch is Long Beach Marine Bureau (Granada Ramp), 2 miles away.
The closest CDFW public pier is Belmont Pier, Long Beach, 2 miles from town. 3 marine protected areas lie within 15 miles.
6 milesto El Dorado Park Lakes
10launches within 15 mi
6piers within 25 mi
8shops within 15 mi
Lakes
Lakes closest to Long Beach
- El Dorado Park Lakes6 miles northeast
- Cerritos Lake8 miles northeast, 4 acres
- Carr Park Lake9 miles southeast, 1.4 acres
- Greer Park Lake10 miles east, 1.1 acres
- Lake Huntington11 miles southeast, 10.7 acres
- Magic Johnson Lake11 miles northwest, 9 acres
Species flagged within reach of Long Beach
| Species | Nearby lakes flagged |
|---|---|
| Hatchery trout | 4 |
| Black bass | 1 |
River trips from Long Beach
- Los Angeles River23 miles
- San Gabriel River27 miles
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Mapped water near Long Beach
- Long Beach Marine Bureau (Granada Ramp)Pacific Ocean, 2 miles
- Long Beach Marine Bureau (South Shore Ramp)Queensway Bay, 2 miles
- Long Beach Marine Bureau (Claremont Ramp)Pacific Ocean, 3 miles
- Long Beach Marine Bureau (Marine Stadium Ramp)Alamitos Bay, 3 miles
- Alamitos Bay Marina ( Basin 8)Alamitos Bay, 3 miles
- Long Beach Marine Bureau (Davies Ramp)Alamitos Bay, 3 miles
- Alamitos Bay Marina ( Basin 4)Alamitos Bay, 4 miles
- Alamitos Bay Marina ( Basin 3)Alamitos Bay, 4 miles
- Alamitos Bay MarinaAlamitos Bay, 4 miles
- Alamitos Bay Marina ( Basin 1)Alamitos Bay, 4 miles
Straight line distances from the Census point for Long Beach.
Salt water
Shore fishing near Long Beach
Piers nearest to Long Beach
- Belmont Pier, Long Beachpier, 2 miles
- Shoreline Village Pier 3pier, 2 miles
- Shoreline Village Pier 2pier, 2 miles
- Shoreline Village Pier 1pier, 2 miles
- Shoreline Aquatic Park Pier 2pier, 2 miles
- Shoreline Aquatic Park Pier 1pier, 2 miles
Estuaries near Long Beach
- Alamitos Bay4 miles
- San Pedro Bay4 miles
- Long Beach Harbor4 miles
Marine protected areas by Long Beach
- Bolsa Bay SMCASMCA, 8 miles
- Bolsa Chica Basin SMCA (No-Take)SMCA (No-Take), 9 miles
- Abalone Cove SMCASMCA, 13 miles
Flow
USGS stations near Long Beach
| 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 |
| Brea C Bl Brea Dam Nr Fullerton Ca | 6 cfs, 1.32 ft gage height | Oct 12 5:25 pm |
| Santiago C A Santa Ana Ca | 0 cfs, 7.30 ft gage height | Oct 12 4:45 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Oct 12, 2026 5:35 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Local help
Gear near Long Beach
Nearest tackle to Long Beach
- Hot Rail Custom Rod Platesbait and tackle shop, Signal Hill, 1 mile
- Turner's Outdoorsman #01sporting goods store, Signal Hill, 2 miles
- L B Fishing Suppliesbait and tackle shop, Long Beach, 2 miles
- Big 5 Sporting Goods #171sporting goods store, Long Beach, 2 miles
- Marina Sailingmarina, Long Beach, 2 miles
- Pierpoint Landingsportfishing landing, Long Beach, 2 miles
- Long Beach Sportfishingsportfishing landing, Long Beach, 2 miles
- Strike Force Tacklebait and tackle shop, Long Beach, 3 miles
License agents near Long Beach
- Walmart Store #2609department store, 3 miles
- Walmart Store #3477department store, 6 miles
- Walmart Store #4101department store, 6 miles
- Pacific Edgelicense agent, 8 miles
Local guides for Long Beach
- Long Beach Sportfishingsportfishing landing / party boat, Long Beach, (562) 432-8993
- Pierpoint Landingsportfishing landing / party boat, Long Beach, (562) 983-9300
- City of Long Beachcharter / party boat, Pierpoint Landing, (562) 983-9300
- El Patroncharter / party boat, Long Beach Sportfishing, (562) 432-8993
- Eldoradocharter / party boat, Long Beach Sportfishing, (424) 2-ELDO-85
- Enterprisecharter / party boat, Pierpoint Landing, (562) 983-9300
- Toronadocharter / party boat, Pierpoint Landing, (562) 983-9300
- Four Reel Sport Fishingocean charter, Long Beach, (562) 704-2374
- Aztec Toronado Chartersunclassified, Long Beach, (562) 495-6250
- Boat & Bottleunclassified, Long Beach, (310) 889-5432
Stocking
Planted lakes near Long Beach
| Lake | Distance | Plant weeks | Last plant |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Dorado Park Lakes | 6 miles | 8 | 2026-03-15 |
| Cerritos Lake | 8 miles | 6 | 2026-05-31 |
| Carr Park Lake | 9 miles | 5 | 2026-03-08 |
| Greer Park Lake | 10 miles | 1 | 2025-11-16 |
| Lake Huntington | 11 miles | 5 | 2026-03-08 |
| Downey Wilderness Park Lake | 11 miles | 7 | 2026-07-05 |
| Alondra Park Lake | 12 miles | 7 | 2026-05-03 |
| John Anson Ford Park Lake | 12 miles | 1 | 2025-11-02 |
CDFW Fish Planting Schedule, last 52 weeks.
Limits
What you may keep near Long Beach
Near Long Beach, 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.
Nearby
Bordering Long Beach on the map
Towns a short drive from Long Beach
- Lakewood5 miles
- Seal Beach6 miles
- Carson6 miles
- Bellflower8 miles
County links for Long Beach
- Los Angeles Countyseat: Los Angeles
Field guide
Species anglers find at Long Beach
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Answers
Asked often around Long Beach
Where does the nearest CDFW lake to Long Beach lie?
El Dorado Park Lakes, 6 miles northeast.
How far is the nearest launch from Long Beach?
Try Long Beach Marine Bureau (Granada Ramp), about 2 miles off.
Can I fish a pier without a license near Long Beach?
Belmont Pier, Long Beach, 2 miles, license not needed.
Who sells tackle in Long Beach?
Try Hot Rail Custom Rod Plates.
Which guides work out of Long Beach?
12 guides and charters out of Long Beach.
Which county page goes with Long Beach?
Los Angeles County holds it.
Which MPAs are near Long Beach?
CDFW maps 3, the closest Bolsa Bay SMCA.
Which stream page is nearest Long Beach?
Try Los Angeles River (23 miles).
Which license do visitors to Long Beach buy?
From 16: $21.09 for one day, $32.4 for two.
Find water to fish near Long Beach
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