Fishing near Simi Valley, California
Ventura County, population 126,356.
- under a mileto nearest lake
- 2launches nearby
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Where to fish near Simi Valley
Census 2020 put Simi Valley (Ventura County) at 126,356 residents. Drive under a mile west to reach Rancho Simi Community Park Lake, the closest lake on the CDFW list. Lake Piru Marina (Lake Piru Concessions) sits 14 miles away, the nearest named launch.
Pier anglers have Malibu Pier about 16 miles off, license-free.
Nearby lakes for Simi Valley
- Rancho Simi Community Park Lakeunder a mile west, 2.5 acres
- Reseda Park Lake13 miles southeast, 2 acres
- Lake Piru16 miles north, 1,240 acres
- Malibu Lagoon SB17 miles south
- Castaic Lagoon18 miles northeast, 180 acres
- Hansen Dam Lake20 miles east, 4.2 acres
Fish on the CDFW list near Simi Valley
| Species | Nearby lakes flagged |
|---|---|
| Hatchery trout | 5 |
| Catfish | 3 |
| Black bass | 2 |
| Sunfish and crappie | 2 |
Creeks in reach of Simi Valley
- Sespe Creek29 miles
- Piru Creek30 miles
Simi Valley fishing map
- Lake Piru Marina (Lake Piru Concessions)Lake Piru, 14 miles
- Lake Piru Recreation Area (Boat Launch Facility)Lake Piru, 14 miles
Straight line distances from the Census point for Simi Valley.
Ocean options near Simi Valley
Shore structures near Simi Valley
- Malibu Pierpier, 16 miles
- Santa Monica Pierpier, 23 miles
How streams near Simi Valley are running
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Sespe C Nr Fillmore | 9 cfs, 4.43 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 for Simi Valley
Gear and bait by Simi Valley
- Big 5 Sporting Goods #059sporting goods store, Simi Valley, 2 miles
- Fish On Customsbait and tackle shop, West Hills, 7 miles
- Avet Industries Corpbait and tackle shop, Chatsworth, 8 miles
- Malibu Fish'n Tacklebait and tackle shop, Thousand Oaks, 8 miles
- Big 5 Sporting Goods #013sporting goods store, Canoga Park, 9 miles
- Big 5 Sporting Goods #148sporting goods store, Thousand Oaks, 10 miles
- DICK'S Sporting Goods #1278sporting goods store, Thousand Oaks, 10 miles
- Turner's Outdoorsman #02sporting goods store, Reseda, 12 miles
CDFW agents close to Simi Valley
- Walmart Store #2621department store, 3 miles
- Walmart Store #5152department store, 9 miles
Recently planted lakes by Simi Valley
| Lake | Distance | Plant weeks | Last plant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rancho Simi Community Park Lake | under a mile | 7 | 2026-04-12 |
| Reseda Park Lake | 13 miles | 1 | 2025-11-02 |
| Hansen Dam Lake | 20 miles | 8 | 2026-08-16 |
| Kenneth Hahn Lake | 28 miles | 7 | 2026-08-16 |
| MacArthur Park Lake | 31 miles | 1 | 2026-06-28 |
| Echo Park Lake | 31 miles | 7 | 2026-08-16 |
| Hollenbeck Park Lake | 34 miles | 6 | 2026-03-22 |
| Lincoln Park Lake | 34 miles | 6 | 2026-03-22 |
CDFW Fish Planting Schedule, last 52 weeks.
Lake limits near Simi Valley
Lakes around Simi Valley follow the Southern 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 | 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.
Past Simi Valley
Places to base near Simi Valley
- Thousand Oaks9 miles
- Castaic16 miles
- Camarillo17 miles
- Santa Clarita18 miles
Simi Valley county by county
- Ventura Countyseat: Ventura
Simi Valley area waters in photos
Photo: Chris English, CC BY-SA 3.0
Photo: Forest Service, USDA, Public domain
Photo: Darin R. McClure, CC BY 3.0
Photo: Pintsmasher, CC BY 3.0
Fishing from Simi Valley: short answers
Which lake sits nearest Simi Valley?
Rancho Simi Community Park Lake, under a mile west.
Which launch sits nearest Simi Valley?
Lake Piru Marina (Lake Piru Concessions), 14 miles away.
Which public pier lies closest to Simi Valley?
Try Malibu Pier, 16 miles off, a CDFW public pier.
Where can I get supplies in Simi Valley?
Big 5 Sporting Goods #059 is the closest listing.
Is a paid guide available in Simi Valley?
Try the county page; none list Simi Valley.
Which county page covers Simi Valley?
Ventura County.
Is fishing restricted off Simi Valley?
No protected area nearby.
How far is Simi Valley from a river?
Sespe Creek, 29 miles away.
Can a visitor to Simi Valley buy a one or two day license?
Short licenses run $21.09 (1 day) and $32.4 (2 days).
Choose a spot near Simi Valley
Every lake, launch and pier above has its own page.