Fishing

Fishing on the banks of the lake at Glen Helen The San Bernardino County Regional Parks Department has multiple fishing options throughout the County. From Junior Fishing Workshops to Trout Derbies, Regional Parks can meet the needs of the beginner to advanced angler.

Fishing is available at the following Parks:

Cucamonga-Guasti, Glen Helen, Mojave Narrows, Prado, and Yuciapa Regional Parks are stocked by San Bernardino County and the Department of Fish and Game.

A state fishing license is required to fish at the Regional Parks. State licenses may be purchased online at the California Department of Fish and Game or sporting goods stores such as Bass Pro Shops and Big 5.

County Fishing Locations

Trout

Trout Season runs from November through mid April

Fees

Park entry: Weekdays $8.00 per vehicle; Weekends and Holidays $10.00 per vehicle; $2.00 pedestrian fee

Fishing permit: $8.00 per person.

Fishing permits must be purchased at the entry gate each day and be in the angler's possession while fishing. Permit is valid only at the park where it is purchased. Turn in the permit at the gate when leaving the park for the day.

NO REFUNDS

Fishing Hours:

Summer
- 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday
- 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday through Sunday
Winter
- 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m./dusk Monday through Sunday

Lakes closed on day of stocking (Thursday) for:

Glen Helen
Mojave Narrows
Prado
Yucaipa (Stocked lakes closed only, all others are open)

Lakes closed on day of stocking every other Wednesday and every other Thursday for:

Glen Helen
Cucamonga-Guasti

Contact the park for specific dates.

Trout Derbies

Trout Derbies are held between the end of November to the middle of April. The derbies are hosted
once a month by one of the parks below.   Derby entry fee $20.00 per person plus vehicle entry.

     December 1, 2012 - Cucamonga-Guasti, Ontario
     April 13, 2013 - Glen Helen, Devore
    February 9, 2013 - Prado, Chino
     January 5, 2013 - Yucaipa, Yucaipa
     March 16, 2013 - Mojave Narrows, Victorville

Catfish

Catfish season begins at the end of May and runs through the first Saturday in September. Lakes stocked with catfish may be found at the following parks:

     Cucamonga-Guasti, Ontario
     Glen Helen, Devore
     Prado, Chino
     Yucaipa, Yucaipa
     Mojave Narrows, Victorville

The stockings will take place on Thursdays.

Junior Fishing Workshops

Children learning how to fish

The Regional Parks Department provides Junior Fishing Workshops throughout the County to give children ages 7 to 13 the skills to fish. Please visit the Junior Fishing Workshop page for more information about the program.