BALLONA LAGOON

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • CALIFORNIA

Ballona Lagoon


April 20, 2024

Ballona Lagoon is a popular fishing spot located in Los Angeles, California. Anglers can catch a variety of fish species, including halibut, croaker, corbina, and perch. Nearby activities include biking, bird watching, and visiting the nearby Marina del Rey. Fishing tips include using fresh bait and fishing during the early morning or late afternoon when fish are most active. The best time to visit is in the summer months, with average temperatures ranging from 70-80 degrees Fahrenheit.



Fish Species
Image Alt Atlantic Croaker
Image Alt California Corbina
Image Alt California Halibut
Image Alt White Perch

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Castaic Lake

Apache Trout • Blue Catfish • Common Carp • Kelp Bass • Rainbow Trout • Striped Bass

Lake Piru

Apache Trout • Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass

Hansen Lake

Apache Trout • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Rainbow Trout

Castaic Lagoon

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Fishing Pier

Apollo Park Lake

Apache Trout • Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass

Piru Lake

Black Sea Bass • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Largemouth Bass

Hughes Lake

Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Pyramid Lake

Apache Trout • Blue Catfish • Common Carp • Cutthroat Trout • Kelp Bass • Smallmouth Bass • Striped Bass

Elizabeth Lake

Black Sea Bass • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Largemouth Bass
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Rafting & Kayaking

MAINSTREAM - CONFLUENCE WITH COOPER CANYON TO CONFLUENCE WIT SOUTH FORK LITTLE ROCK CREEK
Antelope-Fremont Valleys Watershed, California
MIDDLE FORK - COMMANCHE CAMPSITE TO MIDDLE FORK TRAILHEAD
Santa Ana Watershed, California
EAST FORK - CONFLUENCE OF VINCENT GULCH AND PRAIRIE FORK (NW 1/4, SW 1/4 SEC 16 ) TO LAUREL GULCH (NW 1/4, SW 1/4, SEC 17, T2N, R8W)
San Gabriel Watershed, California
NORTH FORK - CONFLUENCE OF SOLDIER AND COLDBROOK CREEKS (SE1/4,SW1/4, SEC) 5, T2N,,R9W TO CONFLLUENCE WITH WEST FORK OF SAN GABRIEL (SW 1/4,SW1/4, SEC 17, T2N, R8W)
San Gabriel Watershed, California
WEST FORK - HEADWATERS (SE 1/4, NE 1/4, SEC 14, T2N, R12W) TO COGSWELL RESERVOIR (NE 1/4, SW 1/4, SEC 24, T2N, R9W
Los Angeles Watershed, California
LAUREL GULCH TO CONFLUENCE WITH MINEO CANYON (SE 1/4, SW 1/4, SEC 17, T2N, R8W)
San Gabriel Watershed, California
GAGING STATION BELOW SPILLWAY OF COGSWELL DAM (NE 1/4, SE 1/4, SEC 19, T2N, R10W) TO CONFLUENCE WITH NF SAN GABRIEL RIVER (SW 1/4.SW 1/4, SEC 15, T2N, R9W)
San Gabriel Watershed, California
COOPER CANYON- NEAR STATE HIGHWAY 2 (SW 1/4, NE 1/4, SEC 16, T3N, R10W TO CONFLUENCE WITH LITTLE ROCK CREEK
Antelope-Fremont Valleys Watershed, California
SAN MATEO WILDERNESS BOUNDARY TO NF BOUNDARY WITH CAMP PENDLETON
Aliso-San Onofre Watershed, California
HEADWATERS IN THE SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS TO MOUTH AT PACIFIC OCEAN
Santa Monica Bay Watershed, California

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Almendra Park

Steckel Park

Delores Day Park

Valencia Glen Park

Old Orchard Park

Shiell Park

Valencia Meadows Park

Richard H. Rioux Memorial Park

Fair Oaks Ranch Park

Devils Punchbowl Park

                                                                                                                        
                                               
INSPIRATION POINT LOOP--LIGHTING RIDGE NATURE TRL

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