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Largemouth bass

22 in · 5 lb 3 oz

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Channel catfish

23 in · 4 lb 7 oz

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Irvine Lake is a lake located in Orange County, California, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Rainbow trout, and Channel catfish.

Location

33°46′39.5″N 117°43′5.7″W
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Official website

www.ocparks.com

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Fishing regulations at Irvine Lake, CA

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in California can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

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Reviews of Irvine Lake

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Cities nearby

North Tustin

4.5 miles away

Silverado

5.5 miles away

Tustin

6.2 miles away

Orange

6.2 miles away

Irvine

7.6 miles away

Yorba Linda

8.3 miles away

Lake Forest

8.5 miles away

Anaheim

9.0 miles away

Santa Ana

9.8 miles away

Placentia

10.6 miles away

Laguna Woods

11.6 miles away

Chino Hills

12.0 miles away

Mission Viejo

12.2 miles away

Laguna Hills

12.9 miles away

Brea

13.3 miles away

Costa Mesa

13.6 miles away

Aliso Viejo

13.7 miles away

Garden Grove

13.9 miles away

Fullerton

14.1 miles away

Newport Beach

14.1 miles away

Fountain Valley

14.2 miles away

Stanton

15.9 miles away

Westminster

15.9 miles away

Huntington Beach

17.3 miles away

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FAQ about Irvine Lake fishing

📍 Where is Irvine Lake located?
Irvine Lake is a lake located in Orange County, California, United States. Its coordinates are:
33°46′39.5″N 117°43′5.7″W
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🎣 Where on Irvine Lake is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Irvine Lake by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
🐟 What species are in Irvine Lake?
The most common species in Irvine Lake are:
📢 What are the latest Irvine Lake fishing reports?
The latest Irvine Lake fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at Irvine Lake right now?
According to fishing regulations at Irvine Lake, some of the species in season this June include: Chinook salmon, Lingcod, Pacific halibut, Cabezon, and Copper rockfish. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Irvine Lake?

Fishing in California requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Options include daily, annual, or combination licenses for residents and non-residents, purchasable online or at sporting goods stores.

In California, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16. There is no universal senior exemption. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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