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
(Begins May 2024)
Regional Parks that receive stocking:
- Cucamonga-Guasti
- Glen Helen
- Mojave Narrows
- Prado
- Yucaipa
Each park receives an amount of fish poundage and each park will decide how much each of its lakes will receive every week. 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.
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
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.