Fishing near Santa Clarita, California
Los Angeles County, population 228,673.
- 9 milesto nearest lake
- 3launches nearby
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Angling from Santa Clarita
Santa Clarita sits in Los Angeles County; its 2020 population was 228,673. Castaic Lagoon lies 9 miles northwest, the nearest CDFW lake. The closest launch page is Castaic Lake State Recreation Area (Lagoon Launch Ramp) (9 miles).
Lake trips from Santa Clarita
- Castaic Lagoon9 miles northwest, 180 acres
- Castaic Lake11 miles northwest, 2,200 acres
- Hansen Dam Lake12 miles southeast, 4.2 acres
- Lake Piru16 miles west, 1,240 acres
- Reseda Park Lake16 miles south, 2 acres
- Elizabeth Lake18 miles north
What the lakes around Santa Clarita hold
| Species | Nearby lakes flagged |
|---|---|
| Hatchery trout | 6 |
| Black bass | 3 |
| Catfish | 3 |
| Sunfish and crappie | 3 |
| Striped bass | 1 |
Moving water near Santa Clarita
- Los Angeles River25 miles
- Piru Creek27 miles
Spots near Santa Clarita on the map
- Castaic Lake State Recreation Area (Lagoon Launch Ramp)Castaic Lake, 9 miles
- Castaic Lake State Recreation Area (East Launch Ramp)Castaic Lake, 9 miles
- Castaic Lake State Recreation Area (West Launch Ramp)Castaic Lake, 11 miles
Straight line distances from the Census point for Santa Clarita.
Live stream readings around Santa Clarita
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Big Tujunga C Bl Hansen Dam Ca | 0 cfs, 0.97 ft gage height | Oct 12 5:00 pm |
| Santa Clara R Nr Piru Ca | 42 cfs, 1.34 ft gage height | Oct 12 5:15 pm |
| Piru Creek Below Santa Felicia Dam Ca | 397 cfs, 5.15 ft gage height | Oct 12 4:45 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Oct 12, 2026 5:35 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Bait and guides by Santa Clarita
Shops a short drive from Santa Clarita
- Big 5 Sporting Goods #414sporting goods store, Canyon Country, 1 mile
- Tackle Express, 18950½ Soledad Canyon Roadbait and tackle shop, Santa Clarita, 2 miles
- Tackle Express, 22941 Soledad Canyon Rdbait and tackle shop, Santa Clarita, 3 miles
- Turner's Outdoorsman #28sporting goods store, Santa Clarita, 3 miles
- Big 5 Sporting Goods #104sporting goods store, Valencia, 4 miles
- Damiki Fishing Luresbait and tackle shop, Valencia, 6 miles
- Pro Tackle Solutionsbait and tackle shop, Valencia, 8 miles
- Lake Castaic Marinamarina, Castaic, 10 miles
Get a license near Santa Clarita
- Walmart Store #3523department store, under a mile
- Walmart Store #2297department store, 5 miles
- Walmart Store #5162department store, 5 miles
- Gallions Cornerlicense agent, 9 miles
Hatchery fish near Santa Clarita
| Lake | Distance | Plant weeks | Last plant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hansen Dam Lake | 12 miles | 8 | 2026-08-16 |
| Reseda Park Lake | 16 miles | 1 | 2025-11-02 |
| Rancho Simi Community Park Lake | 18 miles | 7 | 2026-04-12 |
| Echo Park Lake | 27 miles | 7 | 2026-08-16 |
| MacArthur Park Lake | 28 miles | 1 | 2026-06-28 |
| Apollo Community Regional Park Lake | 28 miles | 2 | 2026-03-29 |
| Kenneth Hahn Lake | 29 miles | 7 | 2026-08-16 |
| Lincoln Park Lake | 29 miles | 6 | 2026-03-22 |
CDFW Fish Planting Schedule, last 52 weeks.
Rules on lakes near Santa Clarita
For lakes near Santa Clarita, the Southern District applies.
| 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.
Outside Santa Clarita
Closest communities to Santa Clarita
- Castaic9 miles
- Simi Valley18 miles
- Burbank18 miles
- Lake Hughes19 miles
Which counties Santa Clarita touches
- Los Angeles Countyseat: Los Angeles
What anglers hook near Santa Clarita
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Anglers near Santa Clarita ask
Which CDFW lake lies closest to Santa Clarita?
Castaic Lagoon, 9 miles northwest.
Where can a boat go in near Santa Clarita?
Head to Castaic Lake State Recreation Area (Lagoon Launch Ramp), 9 miles out.
Can I fish a public pier from Santa Clarita?
The coast is more than 25 miles away.
Which tackle counter is closest to Santa Clarita?
Big 5 Sporting Goods #414 is nearest.
Does Santa Clarita have working fishing guides?
Not in our listings for Santa Clarita.
Which California county holds Santa Clarita?
It sits inside Los Angeles County.
Are there protected areas near Santa Clarita?
CDFW maps none close by.
Which stream can I fish from Santa Clarita?
Los Angeles River, roughly 25 miles away.
Do visitors need a license in Santa Clarita?
A one-day license costs $21.09; two days, $32.4.
Map out a trip from Santa Clarita
Open a spot above to see its rules.