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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.

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 5, 2025
  • Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025

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.

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
  • 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.

Fish Stocking & Season Information

Trout fish stocking dates

Trout Season

PARKS THAT RECEIVE STOCKINGS

  • Cucamonga-Guasti
  • Glen Helen
  • Mojave Narrows
  • Prado
  • Yucaipa

HOW MUCH POUNDAGE IS STOCKED & DIVIDED AT EACH PARK?

2024

  • Thursday, Nov. 21
  • Wednesday, Nov. 27
  • Thursday, Dec. 5
  • Thursday, Dec. 12
  • Thursday, Dec. 19
  • Thursday, Dec. 26

2025

  • Thursday, Jan. 2 (Regular stocking at Guasti, GH, MN, Yucaipa)
  • Friday, Jan, 3 (double-stock at Prado)
  • Thursday, Jan. 9
  • Thursday, Jan. 16 (Regular stocking at Guasti, GH, MN, Prado)
  • Thursday Jan.16 (1,315 lbs. at Yucaipa)
  • Thursday, Jan. 23
  • Thursday, Jan. 30
  • Thursday, Feb. 6
  • Thursday, Feb. 13
  • Thursday, Feb. 20
  • Thursday, Feb. 27
  • Thursday, March 6 (Regular stocking at Prado & Yucaipa)
  • Thursday, March 6 (1,315 lbs. each at Guasti, & Glen Helen)
  • Friday, March 7 (1,315 lbs. at Mojave Narrows. Mojave Narrows is closed for fishing)
  • Saturday March 8: Mojave Narrows Trout Derby. Get derby details
  • Thursday, March 13
  • Thursday, March 20
  • Thursday, March 27

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.

Guides to Eating Fish from State Lakes & Reservoirs

Women 18-45 years and children 1-17 years

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.

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.

Mercury Meter: Low Rainbow Trout High in Omega 3s
Illustration of hands showing portion sizes of fish for adults and children
Mercury meter: Medium Bullhead Catfish Bluegill or other sunfish

The recommended serving is the size and thickness of your hand. Give children smaller servings.

Mercury meter: high
Bass
Carp
Brown Trout over 16 inches

A serving of fish is about the size and thickness of your hand. Give children smaller servings.

Illustration of hands showing portion sizes of fish for adults and children
Adult serving on the left and children’s serving on the right.

Eating fish that are low in chemicals may provide health benefits to children and adults.

green icon of fish with a checkmark that are safe to eat

Eating fish with higher levels of chemicals like mercury or PCBs may cause health problems in children and adults.

red icon of fish to be avoided

Chemicals may be more harmful to unborn babies and children.

drawing of a fish showing the fillet in peach.
drawing of a crab

Some chemicals are higher in the skin, fat, and guts.

Types of fish
Common Carp
Bullhead
Tule Perch
Crappie
Black Bass Species - high in omerga 3s