Fishing near San Buenaventura (Ventura), California
Ventura County, population 110,763.
- 10 milesto nearest lake
- 3launches nearby
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San Buenaventura (Ventura) angler guide
San Buenaventura (Ventura) is a Ventura County community of 110,763 people at the 2020 census. For still water, Lake Casitas is 10 miles northwest. The nearest named launch is Ventura Harbor, 1 mile away.
The closest CDFW public pier is Ventura Pier, 2 miles from town.
Lakes closest to San Buenaventura (Ventura)
- Lake Casitas10 miles northwest, 2,463 acres
- Rancho Simi Community Park Lake28 miles east, 2.5 acres
- Lake Piru32 miles northeast, 1,240 acres
- Malibu Lagoon SB37 miles southeast
- Pyramid Lake38 miles northeast, 1,177.5 acres
Species flagged within reach of San Buenaventura (Ventura)
| Species | Nearby lakes flagged |
|---|---|
| Catfish | 4 |
| Hatchery trout | 4 |
| Black bass | 3 |
| Sunfish and crappie | 3 |
| Striped bass | 1 |
River trips from San Buenaventura (Ventura)
- Sespe Creek22 miles
- Reyes Creek28 miles
Mapped water near San Buenaventura (Ventura)
- Ventura HarborVentura Harbor, 1 mile
- Lake Casitas Recreation Area (Santa Ana Ramp)Lake Casitas, 11 miles
- Lake Casitas MarinaLake Casitas, 11 miles
Straight line distances from the Census point for San Buenaventura (Ventura).
Shore fishing near San Buenaventura (Ventura)
Piers nearest to San Buenaventura (Ventura)
- Ventura Pierpier, 2 miles
- Port Hueneme Pierpier, 9 miles
Estuaries near San Buenaventura (Ventura)
- Ventura Harbor2 miles
- Channel Islands Harbor7 miles
- Port Hueneme9 miles
USGS stations near San Buenaventura (Ventura)
| 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 |
| Carpinteria C Nr Carpinteria Ca | 0 cfs, 9.08 ft gage height | Oct 12 5:20 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Oct 12, 2026 5:35 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Gear near San Buenaventura (Ventura)
Nearest tackle to San Buenaventura (Ventura)
- Big 5 Sporting Goods #395sporting goods store, Ventura, under a mile
- Eric's Tackle Shopbait and tackle shop, Ventura, under a mile
- Mavcco Market Fuel and Baitbait and tackle shop, Ventura, 1 mile
- Ventura Harbor Sportfishingsportfishing landing, Ventura, 2 miles
- Hyun Tackle Shopbait and tackle shop, Ventura, 2 miles
- Hammerhead Industries Incbait and tackle shop, Ventura, 3 miles
- DICK'S Sporting Goods #1033sporting goods store, Oxnard, 5 miles
- Big 5 Sporting Goods #418sporting goods store, Oxnard, 5 miles
License agents near San Buenaventura (Ventura)
- Walmart Store #3650department store, 2 miles
- Walmart Store #2032department store, 6 miles
- Walmart Store #3087department store, 8 miles
- The Corner Marketlicense agent, 10 miles
Planted lakes near San Buenaventura (Ventura)
| Lake | Distance | Plant weeks | Last plant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Casitas | 10 miles | 1 | 2025-11-02 |
| Rancho Simi Community Park Lake | 28 miles | 7 | 2026-04-12 |
CDFW Fish Planting Schedule, last 52 weeks.
What you may keep near San Buenaventura (Ventura)
Near San Buenaventura (Ventura), 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.
Bordering San Buenaventura (Ventura) on the map
Towns a short drive from San Buenaventura (Ventura)
- Oxnard5 miles
- Port Hueneme8 miles
- Camarillo13 miles
- Carpinteria17 miles
County links for San Buenaventura (Ventura)
- Ventura Countyseat: Ventura
Species anglers find at San Buenaventura (Ventura)
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Where does the nearest CDFW lake to San Buenaventura (Ventura) lie?
Lake Casitas, 10 miles northwest.
How far is the nearest launch from San Buenaventura (Ventura)?
Try Ventura Harbor, about 1 mile off.
Can I fish a pier without a license near San Buenaventura (Ventura)?
Ventura Pier, 2 miles, license not needed.
Who sells tackle in San Buenaventura (Ventura)?
Try Big 5 Sporting Goods #395.
Which guides work out of San Buenaventura (Ventura)?
None based in San Buenaventura (Ventura).
Which county page goes with San Buenaventura (Ventura)?
Ventura County holds it.
Which MPAs are near San Buenaventura (Ventura)?
None nearby.
Which stream page is nearest San Buenaventura (Ventura)?
Try Sespe Creek (22 miles).
Which license do visitors to San Buenaventura (Ventura) buy?
From 16: $21.09 for one day, $32.4 for two.
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