Park Fishing Information

Regional Parks General Fishing Information

State Fishing License Required

In order to fish at one of our parks the California Department of Fish & Wildlife requires all a state fishing license for ages 16 and over.

Purchase a California State Fishing License (CDFW Website)
Find a Local Agent (store) in San Bernardino County (CDFW Website Search to purchase a license onsite. HINT: Only Enter County & State for a Complete Listing of Locations)

California License-Free Fishing Days

The California Department of Fish & Wildlife offers two license-free fishing days every year. This means no California license is needed on these days, however, Regional Parks still requires a fishing permit that can be purchased at the park entrance.

Saturday, July 6, 2024
Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024

Regional Parks Fishing Permit Required

Permits are available at the park entrance gate.

Monday-Wednesday Daily Fishing Permit: $10.00/person, all ages.
Thursday – Sunday Daily Fishing Permit: $12.00/person, all ages.

Annual Fishing Seasons

Trout

November through March

Catfish

May through September

Night Fishing

Regional Parks is not offering night fishing at this time. Please check back.

Fishing Derbies

Regional Parks now offers month-long derbies in March and August instead of workshops. You will find derby forms, rules & regulations and prize information on our derby page at parks.sbcounty.gov/fishing-derby

March: Trout
August: Catfish

The following Regional Parks offer fishing:

Cucamonga-Guasti
Glen Helen
Lake Gregory
Mojave Narrows
Prado
Yucaipa

Regional Parks Fishing Fees

Monday-Wednesday Daily Fishing Permit: $10.00/person, all ages.
Thursday – Sunday Daily Fishing Permit: $12.00/person, all ages.

Vehicle Parking Fees

Monday – Fridays (excluding holidays and special events) $8.00
Weekends and Holidays (excluding special events) $10.00
Pedestrians (no parking required): $3.00/person

Fishing on Stocking Days

Cucamonga-Guasti
- The lakes are closed on stocking day.
Glen Helen
- Both lakes are stocked and closed on stocking day.
Lake Gregory
- Contact the Lake Gregory Recreation Company for stocking dates at www.lakegregory.com
Mojave Narrows
- There are two lakes. The lake that is not being stocked will remain open.
Prado
- The lake is open on stocking day.
Yucaipa
- The lakes are closed on stocking day.

Regional Parks Fish Stocking & Season Information

Catfish Season

PARKS THAT RECEIVE STOCKINGS

Cucamonga-Guasti
Glen Helen
Mojave Narrows
Prado
Yucaipa

HOW MUCH POUNDAGE IS STOCKED & DIVIDED AT EACH PARK

Each park will receive 590 pounds of catfish and each park will decide how much each of its lakes will receive from each stocking. For instance, if a park has more than one lake, the stocking may be divided into equal amounts for each lake. Stocking occurs every Thursday, weather and conditions permitting. Dates are subject to change.

May 23, 2024
May 30, 2024
June 6, 2024
June 13, 2024
June 20, 2024
June 21, 2024 (Prado)
June 27, 2024
July 3, 2024 (double-stocking each at Prado and Yucaipa 1,180 lbs.)
July 11, 2024
July 18, 2024
July 25, 2024
August 1, 2024 (double-stocking each at Guasti, Glen Helen & Mojave Narrows 1,180 lbs.)
August 8. 2024
August 15, 2024
August 22, 2024
August 29 2024

AUGUST IS THE MONTHLONG CATFISH DERBY AT CUACAMONGA-GUASTI, GLEN HELEN & MOJAVE NARROWS REGIONAL PARKS

Contact Lake Gregory’s Concessionaire for stocking dates

NOTE: As of March 1, 2021, Lake Gregory Community Recreation Company is now the new concessionaire at Lake Gregory. They can be reached at 833-360-5253 or at their website www.lakegregory.com or Facebook page www.facebook.com/lakegregoryco for any fish stocking related questions.

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