State Fishing License Required
Regional Parks Fishing Fees
Permits are available at the park entrance gate.
Parks Fishing Fees
- Daily Fishing Permit (Adults): $15/person
- Daily Fishing Permit (Kids ages 4-14): $5/person
- Holiday Fishing Permits (All ages): $20/person
- Fishing Pass: $125/year per person (12 visits, excludes holidays & special events. A $180 value)
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.
2026 License-Free Dates
- Saturday, July 4
- Saturday, Sept, 5
Visit the free fishing days webpage for more information.
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.
The following Regional Parks offer fishing:
- Cucamonga-Guasti
- Glen Helen
- Lake Gregory
- Mojave Narrows
- Prado
- Yucaipa
Fishing on Stocking Days
- Cucamonga-Guasti
- There are two lakes. The lake that is stocked is closed on stocking day.
- Glen Helen
- There are two lakes. The lake that is 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
- There are three lakes. The lake that is stocked is closed on stocking day.
Fish Stocking & Season Information
Parks that receive stockings every week during the season
- Cucamonga-Guasti
- Glen Helen
- Mojave Narrows
- Prado
- Yucaipa
How much poundage & stocked at each park?
As of January 22, trout stocking poundage will be 830 lbs. per week at Glen Helen, Mojave Narrows and Prado (unless there is a double-stocking). Cucamonga-Guasti and Yucaipa stocking will vary in poundage each week (see below stockings by date). We no longer split stockings into two lakes (unless there is a double-stocking that makes it necessary). Double stockings are 1,660 lbs. Guasti and Yucaipa double stockings may be more to make up for the previous week’s shortage of 830 lbs. (see below).
Dates and lake locations are subject to change. Weather or other factors may delay stockings.
2025-26 TROUT STOCKING DATES
STOCKINGS BY PARK
November
- Wednesday, Nov. 26: 830 lbs.
- Guasti, Glen Helen, Mojave Narrows, Prado & Yucaipa
December
- Thursday, Dec. 4: 830 lbs.
- Guasti, Glen Helen, Mojave Narrows, Prado & Yucaipa
- Thursday, Dec. 11: 830 lbs.
- Guasti, Glen Helen, Mojave Narrows, Prado & Yucaipa
- Thursday, Dec. 18: 830 lbs.
- Guasti, Glen Helen, Mojave Narrows, Prado & Yucaipa
- Tuesday, Dec, 23: 964 lbs.
- Guasti, Glen Helen, Mojave Narrows, Prado & Yucaipa
- Tuesday, Dec. 30: 830 lbs.
- Guasti, Glen Helen, Mojave Narrows, Prado & Yucaipa
January
- Thursday, Jan. 8: 830 lbs.
- Guasti, Glen Helen, Mojave Narrows & Yucaipa
- Thursday, Jan. 15: 830 lbs.
- Guasti, Glen Helen, Mojave Narrows, Prado & Yucaipa
- Thursday, Jan. 22:
- Guasti: 830 lbs. in the large lake
- Glen Helen: 830 lbs. in the small lake
- Mojave Narrows: 830 lbs. in Pelican lake (Horseshoe lake is closed until further notice)
- Prado: 830 lbs. near the boat launch
- Yucaipa: 600 lbs. in the top lake
STOCKINGS BY PARK
January (cont.)
- Thursday, Jan, 29
- Glen Helen: 830 lbs. in the large lake
- Mojave Narrows: 830 lbs. in Pelican lake (Horseshoe lake is closed until further notice)
- Prado: 830 lbs. near the boat launch
- Double-Stock+
- Guasti: 1,660 lbs. (Two trucks)
- Large lake: 1,000 lbs.
- Small lake: 660 lbs.
- Yucaipa: 1,890 lbs. (Two trucks)
- Bottom lake: 890 lbs.
- Middle lake: 1,000 lbs.
- Guasti: 1,660 lbs. (Two trucks)
February
- Thursday, Feb. 5
- Guasti: 660 lbs. in the small lake
- Glen Helen: 830 lbs. in the small lake
- Mojave Narrows: 830 lbs. in Horseshoe lake
- Prado: 830 lbs. near the boat launch
- Yucaipa: 600 lbs. in the top lake
- Thursday, Feb. 12
- Guasti: 1,000 lbs. in the large lake
- Glen Helen: 830 lbs. in the large lake
- Mojave Narrows: 830 lbs. in Pelican lake
- Prado: 830 lbs. near the boat launch
- Yucaipa: 1,000 lbs. in the bottom lake
- Thursday, Feb. 19
- Guasti: 660 lbs. in the small lake
- Glen Helen: 830 lbs. in the small lake
- Mojave Narrows: 830 lbs. in Horseshoe lake
- Prado: 830 lbs. near the boat launch
- Yucaipa: 600 lbs. in the top lake
- Thursday, Feb. 26
- Guasti: 1,000 lbs. in the large lake
- Glen Helen: 830 lbs. in the large lake
- Mojave Narrows: 830 lbs. in Pelican Lake
- Prado: 830 lbs. near the boat launch
- Yucaipa: 1,000 lbs. in the middle lake
STOCKINGS BY PARK
March
- Thursday, March 5
- Guasti: 660 lbs. in the small lake
- Glen Helen: 830 lbs. in the small lake
- Prado: 830 lbs. near the boat launch
- Yucaipa: 840 lbs. in the bottom lake
- Friday, March 6
- Derby Double Stock
- Mojave Narrows (Two trucks)
- Horseshoe lake: 830 lbs.
- Pelican Lake: 830 lbs.
- Mojave Narrows (Two trucks)
- Derby Double Stock
- Thursday, March 12
- Guasti: 1,000 lbs. in the large lake
- Glen Helen: 830 lbs. in the large lake
- Mojave Narrows: 830 lbs. in Horseshoe lake
- Prado: 830 lbs. near the boat launch
- Yucaipa: 600 lbs. in the top lake
- Thursday, March 19
- Guasti: 660 lbs. in the small lake
- Mojave Narrows: 830 lbs. in Pelican lake
- Prado: 830 lbs. near the boat launch
- Yucaipa: 1,000 lbs. in the middle lake
- Double Stock
- Glen Helen (Two trucks)
- Small lake: 830 lbs.
- Large lake: 830 lbs.
- Glen Helen (Two trucks)
- Thursday, March 26
- Guasti: 1,000 lbs. in the large lake
- Glen Helen: 830 lbs. in the small lake
- Mojave Narrows : 830 lbs. in Horseshoe lake
- Prado: 830 lbs. near the boat launch
- Yucaipa: 1,000 lbs. in the bottom lake
Guides to Eating Fish from State Lakes & Reservoirs
A Healthy Guide to Eating Fish from California Lakes and Reservoirs
Women 18-45 years and children 1-17 years
Why Eat Fish?
Eating fish is good for your health. Fish have Omega-3s that can reduce your risk for
heart disease and improve how the brain develops in unborn babies and children.
What is the concern?
Some fish have high levels of mercury. Mercury
can harm the brain, especially in unborn babies and children. Women over 45 years and men have lower risk and can eat more fish.
2 Servings a Week or
1 Serving a Week
The recommended serving is the size and thickness of your hand. Give children smaller servings.
Do Not Eat
A Guide to Eating Fish from Lake Gregory
Serving Sizes
A serving of fish is about the size and thickness of your hand. Give children smaller servings.
Eat the Good Fish
Eating fish that are low in chemicals may provide health benefits to children and adults.
Avoid the Bad Fish
Eating fish with higher levels of chemicals like mercury or PCBs may cause health problems in children and adults.
Choose the Right Fish
Chemicals may be more harmful to unborn babies and children.
Eat only the skinless fillet
Eat only the meat
Some chemicals are higher in the skin, fat, and guts.
Servings Allowed for Fish Types
Women (19-49 years)
Children (1-17 years)
7 Total Servings a week OR
6 Total Servings a week OR
2 Total Servings a week OR
1 Total Servings a week OR
1 Total Servings a week
Women (50+ years)
Men (18+ years)
7 Total Servings a week OR
7 Total Servings a week OR
5 Total Servings a week OR
3 Total Servings a week OR
2 Total Servings a week
Types of Fish
