Santa Ana River Lakes
Orange County Trout, Catfish, Bass, Sunfish, Tilapia
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Santa Ana River Lakes Fishing Overview

Water Description

Santa Ana River Lakes is a privately stocked group of lakes open to the public but for a premium price. Fishing for adults starts at over $30 a day. While this may be a turn-off for some, the chance of landing a trophy trout or catfish here is very high. Camping and boat rentals are available. Night fishing is also available during the summer months.

Species:
Rainbow Trout, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Tilapia
Stocked Date:
Catfish stocked 1 week ago - View Schedule
Boating / Access:
Rentals only
Excellent Trout bite
Trout, Catfish
Slightly Stained

Catfish season wrapped up with the final stock on November 6, and trout season is now underway. Lassen rainbows hit the lake on November 13, with a second plant just yesterday (November 20). Powerbait, mini jigs, and night crawlers are always solid go-tos. Even though the catfish plants are done, anglers are still picking off plenty of fish on...

Catfish season wrapped up with the final stock on November 6, and trout season is now underway. Lassen rainbows hit the lake on November 13, with a second plant just yesterday (November 20). Powerbait, mini jigs, and night crawlers are always solid go-tos. Even though the catfish plants are done, anglers are still picking off plenty of fish on chicken liver and mackerel. These lakes aren’t cheap to fish, but they offer a legit shot at landing trophy sized fish. Remember, all catfish over 15 pounds are catch and release, along with any-sized largemouth bass or sturgeon.

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Trip Report
1 Lightning Trout , 2 Rainbow Trout
Partly Cloudy with Light Breeze
Clear

Three great catches, two of them being my youngest two kids first catches ever. 1 lightning trout and 2 rainbow trout. Missed a few.

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