A fishing license is required for most public spots for 16 year olds and higher.  A license can be acquired at sporting goods stores.

 

Annual License - $41.20

Saltwater Permit - $4.75

Public Pier Fishing - Free

 

Although the Pacific Ocean occupies one full side of Orange County, there are many lakes dotted throughout the county, with no shortage of fishing spots to choose.  The county offers seven stocked lakes within regional parks, but real back country fishing is limited to just a few creeks. 

 

Carbon Canyon Regional Park - 4 acre lake

 

Clark Regional Park - 3 acre lake

 

Craig Regional Park - Small pond

 

Irvine Regional Park - Small lake

 

Laguna Niguel Regional Park - 44 acre lake

 

Mason Regional Park - 9 acre lake

 

Mile Square Regional Park - 2 small lakes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clubs

Publications

Reference

 

 

Santa Ana River - Mouth

San Diego Creek - Downstream of the MacArthur Blvd. bridge only