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Fishing near Torrance, California
Los Angeles County, population 147,067.
- 4 milesto nearest lake
- 10launches nearby
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Torrance, California
Nearby fishing for Torrance
With 147,067 people in 2020, Torrance is a Los Angeles County town. The closest CDFW lake is Alondra Park Lake, 4 miles north of town. For a boat, try Redondo Beach Small BLF, 2 miles away.
On the coast, Redondo Beach Pier is the closest public pier at 2 miles, and no license is needed there. 2 protected areas sit within 15 miles of town.
4 milesto Alondra Park Lake
10launches within 15 mi
6piers within 25 mi
8shops within 15 mi
Lakes
Lakes in reach of Torrance
- Alondra Park Lake4 miles north, 15 acres
- Magic Johnson Lake8 miles northeast, 9 acres
- Kenneth Hahn Lake12 miles north, 3 acres
- John Anson Ford Park Lake15 miles northeast
- El Dorado Park Lakes16 miles east
- Downey Wilderness Park Lake16 miles northeast, 0.9 acres
Species CDFW flags on lakes near Torrance
| Species | Nearby lakes flagged |
|---|---|
| Hatchery trout | 5 |
| Catfish | 1 |
Rivers close to Torrance
- Los Angeles River20 miles
Map
Map around Torrance
- Redondo Beach Small BLFKing Harbor, 2 miles
- Lighthouse Yacht LandingPort of Long Beach, 8 miles
- Cerritos Yacht AnchoragePort of Long Beach, 8 miles
- Long Beach Marine Bureau (South Shore Ramp)Queensway Bay, 10 miles
- Long Beach Marine Bureau (Granada Ramp)Pacific Ocean, 14 miles
- Long Beach Marine Bureau (Claremont Ramp)Pacific Ocean, 14 miles
- Long Beach Marine Bureau (Marine Stadium Ramp)Alamitos Bay, 14 miles
- Alamitos Bay Marina ( Basin 8)Alamitos Bay, 15 miles
- Long Beach Marine Bureau (Davies Ramp)Alamitos Bay, 15 miles
- Alamitos Bay Marina ( Basin 4)Alamitos Bay, 15 miles
Straight line distances from the Census point for Torrance.
Salt water
The coast from Torrance
License-free piers by Torrance
- Redondo Beach Pierpier, 2 miles
- Redondo Beach/King Harbor Breakwaterbreakwater, 3 miles
- Hermosa Beach Pierpier, 3 miles
- Manhattan Beach Pierpier, 5 miles
- Cabrillo Beach Fishing Pierpier, 10 miles
- Shoreline Aquatic Park Pier 1pier, 10 miles
Coastal water close to Torrance
- Long Beach Harbor10 miles
- Santa Monica Bay10 miles
- Los Angeles Harbor10 miles
No-take and limited-take zones near Torrance
- Abalone Cove SMCASMCA, 8 miles
- Point Vicente SMCA (No-Take)SMCA (No-Take), 9 miles
Local help
Contacts in Torrance
Bait counters close to Torrance
- DICK'S Sporting Goods #1295sporting goods store, Torrance, under a mile
- Redondo Coffee Shop & Bait & Tackle Shopbait and tackle shop, Redondo Beach, 2 miles
- Redondo Beach Sportfishingsportfishing landing, Redondo Beach, 2 miles
- Just Fishing By Petebait and tackle shop, Redondo Beach, 2 miles
- Dive N' Surfsporting goods store, Redondo Beach, 2 miles
- Turner's Outdoorsman #11sporting goods store, Torrance, 2 miles
- Baja Fishing Tacklebait and tackle shop, Lomita, 3 miles
- Big 5 Sporting Goods #486sporting goods store, Torrance, 3 miles
License sellers around Torrance
- Walmart Store #5874department store, under a mile
- Walmart Store #5072department store, 4 miles
Hire a guide for Torrance
- 976-Tunaocean charter, Torrance, (310) 328-8862
- TeamDixonFishingunclassified, Torrance, (310) 818-6496
Stocking
Trout plants around Torrance
| Lake | Distance | Plant weeks | Last plant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alondra Park Lake | 4 miles | 7 | 2026-05-03 |
| Kenneth Hahn Lake | 12 miles | 7 | 2026-08-16 |
| John Anson Ford Park Lake | 15 miles | 1 | 2025-11-02 |
| El Dorado Park Lakes | 16 miles | 8 | 2026-03-15 |
| Downey Wilderness Park Lake | 16 miles | 7 | 2026-07-05 |
| MacArthur Park Lake | 16 miles | 1 | 2026-06-28 |
| Hollenbeck Park Lake | 17 miles | 6 | 2026-03-22 |
| Cerritos Lake | 17 miles | 6 | 2026-05-31 |
CDFW Fish Planting Schedule, last 52 weeks.
Limits
Keeping fish near Torrance
Inland seasons near Torrance follow 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.
Nearby
More near Torrance
Where to stay near Torrance
- Redondo Beach2 miles
- Gardena5 miles
- Hawthorne6 miles
- Carson6 miles
County guides covering Torrance
- Los Angeles Countyseat: Los Angeles
In pictures
Shore and lake views by Torrance
Photo: Jon Akhtar, CC BY 3.0
Photo: Alexis Doine, CC0 1.0
Photo: Mary Price, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Laura Alier, CC BY 4.0
Answers
What Torrance visitors want to know
Which CDFW lake is closest to Torrance?
Alondra Park Lake, 4 miles north.
Which launch lies closest to Torrance?
Redondo Beach Small BLF, roughly 2 miles away.
Is there a public pier by Torrance?
Redondo Beach Pier at 2 miles, license-free.
Where is the nearest tackle to Torrance?
Start at DICK'S Sporting Goods #1295.
Do captains run trips from Torrance?
2 guides and charters are based in Torrance.
Which county government serves Torrance?
The Los Angeles County page covers it.
Where is fishing closed near Torrance?
2; Abalone Cove SMCA is nearest.
Where is the nearest stream to Torrance?
Los Angeles River, 20 miles out.
What does a visitor license cost in Torrance?
Visitors 16 and up can buy one day for $21.09 or two for $32.4.