Fishing near Rancho Cucamonga, California
San Bernardino County, population 174,453.
- 4 milesto nearest lake
- 1launches nearby
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Nearby fishing for Rancho Cucamonga
With 174,453 people in 2020, Rancho Cucamonga is a San Bernardino County town. The closest CDFW lake is Cucamonga Guasti Park Lake, 4 miles south of town. For a boat, try Puddingstone Lake (Frank G Bonelli Regional Park), 14 miles away.
Lakes in reach of Rancho Cucamonga
- Cucamonga Guasti Park Lake4 miles south, 10 acres
- Cucamonga-Guiasti Regional Park Lakes4 miles southwest
- Glen Helen Park Lake11 miles northeast, 5 acres
- West Rancho Jurupa Park Pond13 miles southeast, 3.2 acres
- Prado Park Lake13 miles south, 59.2 acres
- Lake Evans14 miles southeast, 20 acres
Species CDFW flags on lakes near Rancho Cucamonga
| Species | Nearby lakes flagged |
|---|---|
| Hatchery trout | 5 |
| Black bass | 4 |
| Catfish | 4 |
| Sunfish and crappie | 1 |
Rivers close to Rancho Cucamonga
- Middle Fork Lytle Creek9 miles
- North Fork Lytle Creek12 miles
- Santa Ana River13 miles
- Cleghorn Creek17 miles
Map around Rancho Cucamonga
- Puddingstone Lake (Frank G Bonelli Regional Park)Puddingstone Lake, 14 miles
Straight line distances from the Census point for Rancho Cucamonga.
Flow near Rancho Cucamonga
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Cucamonga C Nr Upland Ca | 11 cfs, 16.71 ft gage height | Oct 12 5:00 pm |
| Fontana Water Co Surface Div Weir 2 Nr Fontana Ca | 9 cfs, 1.50 ft gage height | Oct 12 5:15 pm |
| Fontana Water Co Surface Div Nr Fontana Ca | 11 cfs, 1.55 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.
Contacts in Rancho Cucamonga
Bait counters close to Rancho Cucamonga
- Big 5 Sporting Goods #144sporting goods store, Rancho Cucamonga, 1 mile
- Bass Pro Shops Rancho Cucamongasporting goods store, Rancho Cucamonga, 2 miles
- Turner's Outdoorsman #19sporting goods store, Ontario, 4 miles
- Big 5 Sporting Goods #450sporting goods store, Upland, 5 miles
- Okuma Fishing Tackle Corpbait and tackle shop, Ontario, 6 miles
- Big 5 Sporting Goods #402sporting goods store, Fontana, 8 miles
- Big 5 Sporting Goods #146sporting goods store, Fontana, 8 miles
- Turner's Outdoor Incbait and tackle shop, Rialto, 8 miles
License sellers around Rancho Cucamonga
- Walmart Store #1922department store, 2 miles
- Walmart Store #1992department store, 7 miles
- Walmart Store #3796department store, 7 miles
- Walmart Store #1756department store, 8 miles
Trout plants around Rancho Cucamonga
| Lake | Distance | Plant weeks | Last plant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cucamonga Guasti Park Lake | 4 miles | 8 | 2026-03-01 |
| Glen Helen Park Lake | 11 miles | 8 | 2026-03-01 |
| West Rancho Jurupa Park Pond | 13 miles | 8 | 2026-03-01 |
| Prado Park Lake | 13 miles | 6 | 2026-03-01 |
| Puddingstone Lake | 14 miles | 9 | 2026-04-12 |
| Gregory Lake | 19 miles | 10 | 2026-10-04 |
| Jackson Lake | 21 miles | 6 | 2026-08-09 |
| Santa Fe Reservoir | 22 miles | 9 | 2026-05-17 |
CDFW Fish Planting Schedule, last 52 weeks.
Keeping fish near Rancho Cucamonga
Inland seasons near Rancho Cucamonga follow the Southern or Colorado River 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 | 2 a day | 18 in minimum | All year except closures in special regulations |
| Sunfish and crappie | 25 a day | none | All year, except closures under district or special regulations |
| Catfish | no limit | none | All year, except closures under special regulations |
| Kokanee and inland salmon | 5 a day | none | All year |
CDFW 2026 Freshwater Sport Fishing Regulations.
More near Rancho Cucamonga
Where to stay near Rancho Cucamonga
- Upland5 miles
- Fontana6 miles
- Ontario6 miles
- Jurupa Valley10 miles
County guides covering Rancho Cucamonga
- San Bernardino Countyseat: San Bernardino
Shore and lake views by Rancho Cucamonga
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What Rancho Cucamonga visitors want to know
Which CDFW lake is closest to Rancho Cucamonga?
Cucamonga Guasti Park Lake, 4 miles south.
Which launch lies closest to Rancho Cucamonga?
Puddingstone Lake (Frank G Bonelli Regional Park), roughly 14 miles away.
Is there a public pier by Rancho Cucamonga?
None within 25 miles.
Where is the nearest tackle to Rancho Cucamonga?
Start at Big 5 Sporting Goods #144.
Do captains run trips from Rancho Cucamonga?
No guide is listed in Rancho Cucamonga.
Which county government serves Rancho Cucamonga?
The San Bernardino County page covers it.
Where is fishing closed near Rancho Cucamonga?
No MPA within 15 miles.
Where is the nearest stream to Rancho Cucamonga?
Middle Fork Lytle Creek, 9 miles out.
What does a visitor license cost in Rancho Cucamonga?
Visitors 16 and up can buy one day for $21.09 or two for $32.4.