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 August
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 is stocked at each park?
For catfish season, each park will receive 605 pounds of catfish and 1,210 lbs. for a double-stocking.
Dates and lake locations are subject to change. Weather or other factors may delay stockings.
2026 CATFISH STOCKING DATES
STOCKINGS BY PARK
May
- Thursday, May 21: 605 lbs.
- Guasti, Glen Helen, Mojave Narrows, Prado & Yucaipa
- Thursday, May 28: 605 lbs.
- Guasti, Glen Helen, Mojave Narrows, Prado & Yucaipa
June
- Thursday, June 4: 605 lbs.
- Guasti, Glen Helen, Mojave Narrows, Prado & Yucaipa
- Friday, June 12: 1,210 lbs. (Family Fish & Wildlife Festival Double-Stocking)
- Prado
- Thursday, June 18: 605 lbs.
- Guasti, Glen Helen, Mojave Narrows, Prado & Yucaipa
- Thursday, June 25: 605 lbs.
- Guasti, Glen Helen, Mojave Narrows, Prado & Yucaipa
STOCKINGS BY PARK
July
- Thursday, July 2: 1,210 lbs. (Double-Stocking)
- Guasti, Glen Helen, Mojave Narrows & Yucaipa
- Thursday, July 9: 605 lbs.
- Guasti, Glen Helen, Mojave Narrows, Prado & Yucaipa
- Thursday, July 16: 605 lbs.
- Guasti, Glen Helen, Mojave Narrows, Prado & Yucaipa
- Thursday, July 23: 605 lbs.
- Guasti, Glen Helen, Mojave Narrows, Prado & Yucaipa
- Thursday, July 30: 605 lbs.
- Guasti, Glen Helen, Mojave Narrows, Prado & Yucaipa
STOCKINGS BY PARK
August
- Thursday, August 6: 605 lbs.
- Guasti, Glen Helen, Mojave Narrows, Prado & Yucaipa
- Thursday, August 13: 605 lbs.
- Guasti, Glen Helen, Mojave Narrows, Prado & Yucaipa
- Thursday, August 20: 1,210 lbs. (Double-Stocking)
- Glen Helen, Mojave Narrows, Prado & Yucaipa
- Thursday, August 21: 1,231 lbs. (Derby Double-Stocking)
- Guasti
- Thursday, August 27: 605 lbs.
- Guasti, Glen Helen, Mojave Narrows, Prado & Yucaipa
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
