Fishing near Oxnard, California
Ventura County, population 202,063.
- 15 milesto nearest lake
- 1launches nearby
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Nearby fishing for Oxnard
With 202,063 people in 2020, Oxnard is a Ventura County town. The closest CDFW lake is Lake Casitas, 15 miles northwest of town. For a boat, try Ventura Harbor, 5 miles away.
On the coast, Port Hueneme Pier is the closest public pier at 4 miles, and no license is needed there. 1 protected area sits within 15 miles of town.
Lakes in reach of Oxnard
- Lake Casitas15 miles northwest, 2,463 acres
- Rancho Simi Community Park Lake26 miles east, 2.5 acres
- Malibu Lagoon SB32 miles east
- Lake Piru33 miles northeast, 1,240 acres
- Reseda Park Lake38 miles east, 2 acres
Species CDFW flags on lakes near Oxnard
| Species | Nearby lakes flagged |
|---|---|
| Hatchery trout | 4 |
| Catfish | 3 |
| Black bass | 2 |
| Sunfish and crappie | 2 |
Rivers close to Oxnard
- Sespe Creek26 miles
Map around Oxnard
- Ventura HarborVentura Harbor, 5 miles
Straight line distances from the Census point for Oxnard.
The coast from Oxnard
License-free piers by Oxnard
- Port Hueneme Pierpier, 4 miles
- Ventura Pierpier, 7 miles
Coastal water close to Oxnard
- Channel Islands Harbor3 miles
- Port Hueneme3 miles
- Ventura Harbor4 miles
No-take and limited-take zones near Oxnard
- Anacapa Island FMRFMR, 13 miles
Flow near Oxnard
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Ventura R Nr Ventura | 7 cfs, 4.37 ft gage height | Oct 12 5:15 pm |
| Santa Paula C Nr Santa Paula | 3 cfs, 66.82 ft gage height | Oct 12 4:30 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Oct 12, 2026 5:35 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Contacts in Oxnard
Bait counters close to Oxnard
- Backtrailzbait and tackle shop, Oxnard, 2 miles
- Hook's Sportfishingsportfishing landing, Oxnard, 2 miles
- Marine Emporium Landingmarina, Oxnard, 2 miles
- Big 5 Sporting Goods #418sporting goods store, Oxnard, 3 miles
- Channel Islands Sportfishingsportfishing landing, Oxnard, 3 miles
- DICK'S Sporting Goods #1033sporting goods store, Oxnard, 3 miles
- Turner's Outdoorsman #20sporting goods store, Oxnard, 3 miles
- Hammerhead Industries Incbait and tackle shop, Ventura, 3 miles
License sellers around Oxnard
- Walmart Store #3087department store, 2 miles
- Walmart Store #2032department store, 3 miles
- Walmart Store #3650department store, 4 miles
Hire a guide for Oxnard
- Hooks Landingsportfishing landing / party boat, Oxnard
- Aloha Spiritcharter / party boat, Channel Islands Sportfishing, (805) 844-5566
- Cobracharter / party boat, Channel Islands Sportfishing, (310) 403-9969
- Miragecharter / party boat, Channel Islands Sportfishing, (805) 983-0975
- Channel Islands Sportfishingcharter boat operator, Oxnard
- Graphic Slayer Sportfishingocean charter, Oxnard, (805) 302-1901
- S T Sportfishingocean charter, Oxnard, (805) 382-1612
- Sea Jay Sportfishingocean charter, Oxnard, (805) 382-1612
- Bella Luna Charterunclassified, Oxnard, (818) 298-6472
Trout plants around Oxnard
| Lake | Distance | Plant weeks | Last plant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Casitas | 15 miles | 1 | 2025-11-02 |
| Rancho Simi Community Park Lake | 26 miles | 7 | 2026-04-12 |
| Reseda Park Lake | 38 miles | 1 | 2025-11-02 |
CDFW Fish Planting Schedule, last 52 weeks.
Keeping fish near Oxnard
Inland seasons near Oxnard follow 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.
More near Oxnard
Where to stay near Oxnard
- Port Hueneme3 miles
- San Buenaventura (Ventura)5 miles
- Camarillo10 miles
- Thousand Oaks19 miles
County guides covering Oxnard
- Ventura Countyseat: Ventura
Shore and lake views by Oxnard
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What Oxnard visitors want to know
Which CDFW lake is closest to Oxnard?
Lake Casitas, 15 miles northwest.
Which launch lies closest to Oxnard?
Ventura Harbor, roughly 5 miles away.
Is there a public pier by Oxnard?
Port Hueneme Pier at 4 miles, license-free.
Where is the nearest tackle to Oxnard?
Start at Backtrailz.
Do captains run trips from Oxnard?
9 guides and charters are based in Oxnard.
Which county government serves Oxnard?
The Ventura County page covers it.
Where is fishing closed near Oxnard?
1; Anacapa Island FMR is nearest.
Where is the nearest stream to Oxnard?
Sespe Creek, 26 miles out.
What does a visitor license cost in Oxnard?
Visitors 16 and up can buy one day for $21.09 or two for $32.4.