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)
The California Department of Fish & Wildlife offers two license-free fishing days every year. This means no license is needed on these days, however, Regional Parks still requires a fishing permit that can be purchased at the park entrance.
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 April
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.
Articles on Current Trout Supply
The California Department of Fish & Wildlife News
- New Bacterial Outbreak Confirmed At Two Eastern Sierra Fish Hatcheries (April 2022)
- Bacterial Outbreak Forces Euthanization of Fish at Three Southern California Hatcheries (July 2020)
Regional Parks Fish Stocking & Season Information
Catfish Season
(Began May 25, 2023)
Cucamonga-Guasti, Glen Helen, Mojave Narrows, Prado & Yucaipa will receive 591 lbs. per week (on Thursdays, except double-stocking as noted) through August 31, 2023. The supplier is Pacific Aqua Farms. Dates subject to change.
- May 25, 2023
- June 1, 2023
- June 8, 2023
- June 15, 2023
- June 22, 2023
- June 29, 2023
- July 6, 2023 (Prado & Yucaipa will receive a double-stock)
- July 13, 2023
- July 20, 2023
- July 27, 2023
- August 3, 2023 (Guasti, Glen Helen & Mojave Narrows will receive a double-stock)
- August 10, 2023
- August 17, 2023
- August 24, 2023
- August 31, 2023
Contact Lake Gregory’s Concessionaire for future 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.
Guides to Eating Fish from State Lakes & Reservoirs
Guide to Eating Fish
From California lakes & reservoirs
- Women 18-45 years & children 1-17 years.
Guide to Eating Fish
From California lakes & reservoirs
- Women over 45 years & men can safely eat more fish.
Lake Gregory Guide to Eating Fish
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.