Best fishing near Joshua Tree

8 fishing spots · 8 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season

Explore the best fishing near Joshua Tree, California — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 8 of 8 fishing spots · best 15 shown on the map
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Santa Ana River
#1 Santa Ana River
31.6 mi away
The Santa Ana River in California is known for its excellent fishing opportunities. The area is home to many species of fish, including rainbow trout, brown trout, largemouth…
Why 100: resort size & terrain
100Elite
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Santa Ana River - South Fork
#2 Santa Ana River - South Fork
31.0 mi away
The Santa Ana River - South Fork is a popular fishing destination in California, USA, known for its diverse fish species and scenic surroundings. The area is home to several…
Why 63: resort size & terrain
63Solid
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Mill Creek
#3 Mill Creek Good
36.4 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Mostly Clear · 56°F
The Mill Creek fishing area in California is a great destination for anglers looking to catch a variety of fish species. Some of the most prevalent species include rainbow trout…
Why 55: live conditions (good)
55Solid
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Big Bear Lake
#4 Big Bear Lake Good
36.8 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Mostly Clear · 56°F
Big Bear Lake is a popular fishing destination in California, USA. The lake is home to several fish species, including rainbow trout, largemouth bass, bluegill, and catfish…
Why 55: live conditions (good)
55Solid
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Lake Fulmor Day Use Area
#5 Lake Fulmor Day Use Area Good
37.7 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Mostly Clear · 55°F
Lake Fulmor Day Use Area is a popular fishing spot in California, USA, known for its serene surroundings and diverse fish species. The lake is situated in the San Jacinto…
Why 54: live conditions (good)
54Solid
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Lake Fulmor
#6 Lake Fulmor Good
37.8 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Mostly Clear · 55°F
Lake Fulmor is a popular fishing destination in California, USA. The lake is stocked with rainbow trout, largemouth bass, bluegill, and catfish. Nearby activities include hiking…
Why 51: live conditions (good)
51Solid
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Foster Lake
#7 Foster Lake Good
37.9 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Mostly Clear · 55°F
Foster Lake is a popular fishing spot in California, known for its abundance of rainbow trout, largemouth bass, and bluegill. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and…
Why 48: live conditions (good)
48Rated
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Fuller Mill Creek
#8 Fuller Mill Creek Good
37.0 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Mostly Clear · 55°F
Fuller Mill Creek is a small stream located in the Northern California Coast Range. This creek is known for its excellent trout fishing, particularly for rainbow and brown trout…
Why 37: live conditions (good)
37Rated

Fishing near Joshua Tree

The Joshua Tree area has 8 fishing spots on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

How we rank the best fishing near Joshua Tree

How are these fishing spots ranked?

Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.

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Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.

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