Ready to go fishing in Southern California for rainbow trout or brown trout? If you want to learn about where to fish for trout, this section will give you all you need to know before you go.
While Southern California generally has warmer temperatures and waters than most trout destinations, both rainbow trout and brown trout are often stocked in larger, deeper impoundments and reservoirs.
Keep these two tips in mind when fishing Southern California for trout:
Now that you have a couple of trout fishing tips, you will want to have some idea on where to go.
Before planning a family trip to go trout fishing in Southern California, be sure to purchase a California fishing license, check the trout regulations, and take a look at a few local fishing reports.
These Southern California trout fishing spots are stocked annually and local boat ramps provide easy access:
If you are up for a more adventurous experience, there are also rugged mountain lakes and streams in Southern California.
The San Bernardino Mountains offer some of the best trout fishing in California mountain lakes and streams for trout. Located primarily within the San Bernardino National Forest, this rugged mountain range is home to lakes that hold both wild and stocked fish.
These mountain lakes and streams are known for being a few of the best places to fish in Southern California for trout:
In addition to these spots, you may want to learn about fishing in California for trout closer to the mid and northern regions of the state. Use the places to fish and boat map to find other family trout fishing spots in California.