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Fishing near Orange, California
Orange County, population 139,911.
- 4 milesto nearest lake
- 10launches nearby
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Orange, California
Orange angler guide
Orange is a Orange County community of 139,911 people at the 2020 census. For still water, Eisenhower Park Lake is 4 miles north. The nearest named launch is Newport Dunes Launch Ramp, 12 miles away.
The closest CDFW public pier is Huntington Beach Pier, 12 miles from town. 3 marine protected areas lie within 15 miles.
4 milesto Eisenhower Park Lake
10launches within 15 mi
6piers within 25 mi
8shops within 15 mi
Lakes
Lakes closest to Orange
- Eisenhower Park Lake4 miles north, 2.9 acres
- Centennial Lake5 miles southwest, 10 acres
- Mile Square Park Lake6 miles southwest
- Yorba Regional Park Lake8 miles northeast, 11.9 acres
- Greer Park Lake9 miles west, 1.1 acres
- Laguna Lake, Orange County9 miles northwest, 5.3 acres
Species flagged within reach of Orange
| Species | Nearby lakes flagged |
|---|---|
| Hatchery trout | 5 |
River trips from Orange
- Trabuco Creek20 miles
- San Gabriel River24 miles
- Santa Ana River29 miles
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Mapped water near Orange
- Newport Dunes Launch RampNewport Harbor, 12 miles
- Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & MarinaNewport Harbor, 12 miles
- Huntington Beach Boat RampHuntington Harbor, 13 miles
- Orange County Sheriff's Harbor Patrol DivisionNewport Harbor, 13 miles
- Sunset Aquatic MarinaHuntington Harbor, 13 miles
- Alamitos Bay Marina ( Basin 2)Alamitos Bay, 15 miles
- Alamitos Bay Marina ( Basin 3)Alamitos Bay, 15 miles
- Alamitos Bay Marina ( Basin 1)Alamitos Bay, 15 miles
- Long Beach Marine Bureau (Davies Ramp)Alamitos Bay, 15 miles
- Alamitos Bay Marina ( Basin 8)Alamitos Bay, 15 miles
Straight line distances from the Census point for Orange.
Salt water
Shore fishing near Orange
Piers nearest to Orange
- Huntington Beach Pierpier, 12 miles
- Newport Beach Pierpier, 13 miles
- Balboa Pier, Newportpier, 13 miles
- Newport Harbor North Jettyjetty, 13 miles
- Newport Harbor South Jettyjetty, 14 miles
- Seal Beach Pierpier, 14 miles
Estuaries near Orange
- Upper Newport Bay10 miles
- Newport Bay12 miles
- Anaheim Bay14 miles
Marine protected areas by Orange
- Upper Newport Bay SMCASMCA, 11 miles
- Bolsa Chica Basin SMCA (No-Take)SMCA (No-Take), 12 miles
- Bolsa Bay SMCASMCA, 13 miles
Flow
USGS stations near Orange
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Santiago C A Santa Ana Ca | 0 cfs, 7.30 ft gage height | Oct 12 4:45 pm |
| Santa Ana R A Santa Ana Ca | 4 cfs, 1.53 ft gage height | Oct 12 5:15 pm |
| Fullerton C Bl Fullerton Dam Nr Brea Ca | 3 cfs, 3.37 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.
Local help
Gear near Orange
Nearest tackle to Orange
- Seekerbait and tackle shop, Orange, under a mile
- Vega, Jeanettebait and tackle shop, Anaheim, 1 mile
- The Longfinbait and tackle shop, Orange, 2 miles
- Baitbait and tackle shop, Orange, 2 miles
- Turner's Outdoorsman #03sporting goods store, Orange, 2 miles
- Big 5 Sporting Goods #353sporting goods store, Santa Ana, 2 miles
- Melton International Tacklebait and tackle shop, Anaheim, 2 miles
- Gray Strike Fishing Gearbait and tackle shop, Orange, 3 miles
License agents near Orange
- Walmart Store #2546department store, 3 miles
- Walmart Store #2517department store, 5 miles
- Walmart Store #2242department store, 6 miles
- Walmart Store #5930department store, 6 miles
Stocking
Planted lakes near Orange
| Lake | Distance | Plant weeks | Last plant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eisenhower Park Lake | 4 miles | 5 | 2026-03-08 |
| Centennial Lake | 5 miles | 5 | 2026-03-08 |
| Greer Park Lake | 9 miles | 1 | 2025-11-16 |
| Laguna Lake, Orange County | 9 miles | 6 | 2026-09-13 |
| Ralph Clark Regional Park Lake | 10 miles | 1 | 2026-08-23 |
| Carr Park Lake | 10 miles | 5 | 2026-03-08 |
| Lake Huntington | 11 miles | 5 | 2026-03-08 |
| La Mirada Lake | 12 miles | 7 | 2026-09-13 |
CDFW Fish Planting Schedule, last 52 weeks.
Limits
What you may keep near Orange
Near Orange, 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 Orange on the map
Towns a short drive from Orange
- Santa Ana4 miles
- Tustin5 miles
- Garden Grove6 miles
- Placentia7 miles
County links for Orange
- Orange Countyseat: Santa Ana
Field guide
Species anglers find at Orange
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Answers
Asked often around Orange
Where does the nearest CDFW lake to Orange lie?
Eisenhower Park Lake, 4 miles north.
How far is the nearest launch from Orange?
Try Newport Dunes Launch Ramp, about 12 miles off.
Can I fish a pier without a license near Orange?
Huntington Beach Pier, 12 miles, license not needed.
Who sells tackle in Orange?
Try Seeker.
Which guides work out of Orange?
None based in Orange.
Which county page goes with Orange?
Orange County holds it.
Which MPAs are near Orange?
CDFW maps 3, the closest Upper Newport Bay SMCA.
Which stream page is nearest Orange?
Try Trabuco Creek (20 miles).
Which license do visitors to Orange buy?
From 16: $21.09 for one day, $32.4 for two.
Find water to fish near Orange
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