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Fishing near Palmdale, California
Los Angeles County, population 169,450.
- 9 milesto nearest lake
- 0launches nearby
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Palmdale, California
Fishable water a drive from Palmdale
The 2020 census counted 169,450 residents in Palmdale, Los Angeles County. The nearest lake entry is Little Rock Reservoir, about 9 miles to the southeast.
9 milesto Little Rock Reservoir
0launches within 15 mi
0piers within 25 mi
6shops within 15 mi
Lakes
Still water near Palmdale
- Little Rock Reservoir9 miles southeast
- Apollo Community Regional Park Lake12 miles northwest, 23.2 acres
- Elizabeth Lake18 miles west
- Cat Fish Lake19 miles northeast, 6.1 acres
- Crystal Lake, Los Angeles County24 miles southeast, 7 acres
- Jackson Lake26 miles southeast, 5 acres
Catch options on lakes by Palmdale
| Species | Nearby lakes flagged |
|---|---|
| Hatchery trout | 3 |
Nearby rivers for Palmdale
- West Fork San Gabriel River25 miles
- North Fork San Gabriel River27 miles
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Where to fish near Palmdale, mapped
Launches a longer drive from Palmdale
- Elizabeth LakeElizabeth Lake, 18 miles west
- Castaic Lake State Recreation Area (East Launch Ramp)Castaic Lake, 29 miles west
- Castaic Lake State Recreation Area (Lagoon Launch Ramp)Castaic Lake, 29 miles west
- Castaic Lake State Recreation Area (West Launch Ramp)Castaic Lake, 29 miles west
- Santa Fe Dam Recreation AreaSanta Fe Dam Reservoir, 34 miles south
Straight line distances from the Census point for Palmdale.
Flow
River levels near Palmdale
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Big Rock C Nr Valyermo Ca | 11 cfs, 2.34 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
Supplies for Palmdale anglers
Tackle stores around Palmdale
- Turner's Outdoorsman #05sporting goods store, Palmdale, 2 miles
- DICK'S Sporting Goods #1105sporting goods store, Palmdale, 3 miles
- Big 5 Sporting Goods #283sporting goods store, Palmdale, 4 miles
- Big 5 Sporting Goods #112sporting goods store, Lancaster, 6 miles
- Spectaclebait and tackle shop, Lancaster, 8 miles
- Amaysing Fishingbait and tackle shop, Lancaster, 8 miles
Where to buy a license near Palmdale
- Walmart Store #1660department store, 3 miles
- Walmart Store #2950department store, 4 miles
- Walmart Store #2951department store, 7 miles
- Walmart Store #1563department store, 8 miles
Stocking
Where CDFW plants trout near Palmdale
| Lake | Distance | Plant weeks | Last plant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apollo Community Regional Park Lake | 12 miles | 2 | 2026-03-29 |
| Jackson Lake | 26 miles | 6 | 2026-08-09 |
| Hansen Dam Lake | 28 miles | 8 | 2026-08-16 |
| Santa Fe Reservoir | 34 miles | 9 | 2026-05-17 |
| Lincoln Park Lake | 37 miles | 6 | 2026-03-22 |
| Echo Park Lake | 37 miles | 7 | 2026-08-16 |
| Reseda Park Lake | 37 miles | 1 | 2025-11-02 |
| MacArthur Park Lake | 38 miles | 1 | 2026-06-28 |
CDFW Fish Planting Schedule, last 52 weeks.
Limits
Bag rules around Palmdale
Palmdale anglers fish under the Southern District rules inland.
| 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
Beyond Palmdale
Overnight options near Palmdale
- Lancaster8 miles
- Lake Los Angeles16 miles
- Lake Hughes21 miles
- Santa Clarita25 miles
Palmdale on the county pages
- Los Angeles Countyseat: Los Angeles
In pictures
Pictures taken near Palmdale
Photo: Kevin Gill from Los Angeles, CA, United States, CC BY 2.0
Photo: brent, CC BY 2.0
Photo: Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0
Photo: Timothy A. Gonsalves, CC BY-SA 4.0
Answers
Near Palmdale, answered
Which lake can I fish from Palmdale?
Little Rock Reservoir, 9 miles southeast.
Where does a boat go in near Palmdale?
The nearest named launch is past 15 miles.
Which public piers stand near Palmdale?
Piers are over 25 miles off.
Where does Palmdale buy its bait?
The nearest is Turner's Outdoorsman #05.
Do charter boats sail from Palmdale?
No listing for Palmdale.
Which California county is Palmdale part of?
Los Angeles County, California.
Are there no-take zones near Palmdale?
Not within 15 miles.
Which stream lies closest to Palmdale?
West Fork San Gabriel River, about 25 miles.
Can tourists fish Palmdale without a license?
One day $21.09, two days $32.4, for anyone 16 or older.