Fishing near West Covina, California
Los Angeles County, population 109,501.
- 5 milesto nearest lake
- 2launches nearby
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Nearby fishing for West Covina
With 109,501 people in 2020, West Covina is a Los Angeles County town. The closest CDFW lake is Santa Fe Reservoir, 5 miles northwest of town. For a boat, try Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area, 4 miles away.
On the coast, Alamitos Bay Jetty East is the closest public pier at 24 miles, and no license is needed there.
Lakes in reach of West Covina
- Santa Fe Reservoir5 miles northwest, 80 acres
- Puddingstone Lake6 miles east
- Peck Road Park Lake7 miles northwest, 80 acres
- Legg Lakes9 miles west, 35 acres
- Laguna Lake, Orange County10 miles south, 5.3 acres
- Ralph Clark Regional Park Lake12 miles south, 2.2 acres
Species CDFW flags on lakes near West Covina
| Species | Nearby lakes flagged |
|---|---|
| Hatchery trout | 6 |
| Catfish | 3 |
| Black bass | 2 |
Rivers close to West Covina
- San Gabriel River5 miles
- West Fork San Gabriel River13 miles
- North Fork San Gabriel River15 miles
- Los Angeles River20 miles
Map around West Covina
- Santa Fe Dam Recreation AreaSanta Fe Dam Reservoir, 4 miles
- Puddingstone Lake (Frank G Bonelli Regional Park)Puddingstone Lake, 7 miles
Straight line distances from the Census point for West Covina.
The coast from West Covina
License-free piers by West Covina
- Alamitos Bay Jetty Eastjetty, 24 miles
- Seal Beach Pierpier, 25 miles
- Alamitos Bay (72nd Street) Jetty Westjetty, 25 miles
- Belmont Pier, Long Beachpier, 25 miles
Coastal water close to West Covina
- Alamitos Bay24 miles
- Anaheim Bay25 miles
Flow near West Covina
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| San Gabriel R Bl Santa Fe Dam Nr Baldwin Pk Ca | 0 cfs, 4.99 ft gage height | Oct 12 5:15 pm |
| San Gabriel R Ab Whittier Narrows Dam Ca | 53 cfs, 4.13 ft gage height | Oct 12 4:30 pm |
| Rio Hondo Ab Whittier Narrows Dam Ca | 8 cfs, 1.59 ft gage height | Oct 12 5:00 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Oct 12, 2026 5:35 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Contacts in West Covina
Bait counters close to West Covina
- Turner's Outdoorsman #04sporting goods store, West Covina, 2 miles
- Big 5 Sporting Goods #349sporting goods store, La Puente, 2 miles
- Big 5 Sporting Goods #372sporting goods store, Covina, 2 miles
- PISCIFUN Fishing Gear- High Valuebait and tackle shop, City Of Industry, 4 miles
- Gun Effects Cloud 9 Fishingbait and tackle shop, Hacienda Heights, 5 miles
- Big 5 Sporting Goods #076sporting goods store, Rowland Heights, 5 miles
- Tady Lures Corpbait and tackle shop, La Puente, 5 miles
- Vastitude Fish and Tacklebait and tackle shop, Hacienda Heights, 5 miles
License sellers around West Covina
- Walmart Store #2292department store, 3 miles
- Walmart Store #3522department store, 3 miles
- Walmart Store #2251department store, 4 miles
- Walmart Store #1941department store, 6 miles
Trout plants around West Covina
| Lake | Distance | Plant weeks | Last plant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe Reservoir | 5 miles | 9 | 2026-05-17 |
| Puddingstone Lake | 6 miles | 9 | 2026-04-12 |
| Legg Lakes | 9 miles | 12 | 2026-09-13 |
| Laguna Lake, Orange County | 10 miles | 6 | 2026-09-13 |
| Ralph Clark Regional Park Lake | 12 miles | 1 | 2026-08-23 |
| La Mirada Lake | 12 miles | 7 | 2026-09-13 |
| Downey Wilderness Park Lake | 14 miles | 7 | 2026-07-05 |
| Belvedere Lake | 14 miles | 7 | 2026-08-16 |
CDFW Fish Planting Schedule, last 52 weeks.
Keeping fish near West Covina
Inland seasons near West Covina 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.
More near West Covina
Where to stay near West Covina
- Covina3 miles
- Baldwin Park4 miles
- Hacienda Heights6 miles
- Azusa6 miles
County guides covering West Covina
- Los Angeles Countyseat: Los Angeles
Shore and lake views by West Covina
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What West Covina visitors want to know
Which CDFW lake is closest to West Covina?
Santa Fe Reservoir, 5 miles northwest.
Which launch lies closest to West Covina?
Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area, roughly 4 miles away.
Is there a public pier by West Covina?
Alamitos Bay Jetty East at 24 miles, license-free.
Where is the nearest tackle to West Covina?
Start at Turner's Outdoorsman #04.
Do captains run trips from West Covina?
No guide is listed in West Covina.
Which county government serves West Covina?
The Los Angeles County page covers it.
Where is fishing closed near West Covina?
No MPA within 15 miles.
Where is the nearest stream to West Covina?
San Gabriel River, 5 miles out.
What does a visitor license cost in West Covina?
Visitors 16 and up can buy one day for $21.09 or two for $32.4.