Fishing near San Bernardino, California
San Bernardino County, population 222,101.
- 2 milesto nearest lake
- 1launches nearby
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Where to fish near San Bernardino
Census 2020 put San Bernardino (San Bernardino County) at 222,101 residents. Drive 2 miles south to reach Seccombe Park Lake, the closest lake on the CDFW list. Silverwood Lake SRA (South Shore Ramp) (Sawpit Ramp) sits 10 miles away, the nearest named launch.
Nearby lakes for San Bernardino
- Seccombe Park Lake2 miles south, 11.5 acres
- Gregory Lake7 miles north, 120 acres
- Glen Helen Park Lake8 miles northwest, 5 acres
- Ford Park Ponds10 miles southeast
- Silverwood Lake10 miles north, 1,000 acres
- Lake Evans11 miles southwest, 20 acres
Fish on the CDFW list near San Bernardino
| Species | Nearby lakes flagged |
|---|---|
| Hatchery trout | 5 |
| Black bass | 4 |
| Catfish | 4 |
| Sunfish and crappie | 3 |
| Striped bass | 1 |
Creeks in reach of San Bernardino
- Miller Canyon Creek9 miles
- Cleghorn Creek11 miles
- Santa Ana River13 miles
- Mill Creek, San Bernardino County14 miles
San Bernardino fishing map
- Silverwood Lake SRA (South Shore Ramp) (Sawpit Ramp)Silverwood Lake, 10 miles
Straight line distances from the Census point for San Bernardino.
How streams near San Bernardino are running
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| E Twin C Nr Arrowhead Springs Ca | 10 cfs, 2.85 ft gage height | Oct 12 5:30 pm |
| Waterman Canyon Creek Nr Arrowhead Springs Ca | 4 cfs, 1.71 ft gage height | Oct 12 6:15 pm |
| Lytle C A Colton Ca | 2 cfs, 2.05 ft gage height | Oct 9 10:15 am Not updated since Oct 9, 2026. |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Oct 12, 2026 6:32 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Local help for San Bernardino
Gear and bait by San Bernardino
- Big 5 Sporting Goods #037sporting goods store, San Bernardino, 3 miles
- Big 5 Sporting Goods #142sporting goods store, San Bernardino, 3 miles
- Turner's Outdoorsman #12sporting goods store, San Bernardino, 4 miles
- Lake Drive Hardwaremarina, Crestline, 7 miles
- Turner's Outdoor Incbait and tackle shop, Rialto, 7 miles
- Big 5 Sporting Goods #173sporting goods store, Redlands, 7 miles
- Big 5 Sporting Goods #402sporting goods store, Fontana, 8 miles
- Little Folks Book and Toy Companybait and tackle shop, Blue Jay, 9 miles
CDFW agents close to San Bernardino
- Walmart Store #3276department store, 3 miles
- Walmart Store #1914department store, 6 miles
- Walmart Store #1862department store, 6 miles
- Walmart Store #1693department store, 7 miles
Recently planted lakes by San Bernardino
| Lake | Distance | Plant weeks | Last plant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gregory Lake | 7 miles | 10 | 2026-10-04 |
| Glen Helen Park Lake | 8 miles | 8 | 2026-03-01 |
| Ford Park Ponds | 10 miles | 4 | 2026-01-18 |
| West Rancho Jurupa Park Pond | 13 miles | 8 | 2026-03-01 |
| Green Valley Lake | 14 miles | 5 | 2026-09-20 |
| Yucaipa Lake | 15 miles | 8 | 2026-03-01 |
| Cucamonga Guasti Park Lake | 18 miles | 8 | 2026-03-01 |
| Bogart Park Pond | 22 miles | 4 | 2026-01-18 |
CDFW Fish Planting Schedule, last 52 weeks.
Lake limits near San Bernardino
Lakes around San Bernardino follow the Southern or Colorado River District and the statewide lake limits below.
| 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.
Past San Bernardino
Places to base near San Bernardino
- Rialto6 miles
- Colton7 miles
- Highland8 miles
- Crestline8 miles
San Bernardino county by county
- San Bernardino Countyseat: San Bernardino
San Bernardino area waters in photos
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Fishing from San Bernardino: short answers
Which lake sits nearest San Bernardino?
Seccombe Park Lake, 2 miles south.
Which launch sits nearest San Bernardino?
Silverwood Lake SRA (South Shore Ramp) (Sawpit Ramp), 10 miles away.
Which public pier lies closest to San Bernardino?
No CDFW pier is close.
Where can I get supplies in San Bernardino?
Big 5 Sporting Goods #037 is the closest listing.
Is a paid guide available in San Bernardino?
Try the county page; none list San Bernardino.
Which county page covers San Bernardino?
San Bernardino County.
Is fishing restricted off San Bernardino?
No protected area nearby.
How far is San Bernardino from a river?
Miller Canyon Creek, 9 miles away.
Can a visitor to San Bernardino buy a one or two day license?
Short licenses run $21.09 (1 day) and $32.4 (2 days).
Choose a spot near San Bernardino
Every lake, launch and pier above has its own page.