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Center Lake

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California, United States

5.0·1366 catches

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Black crappie

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Largemouth bass

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Black crappie

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Center Lake is a lake located in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Bluegill, and Channel catfish.

Location

34°02′10.1″N 118°03′47.8″W
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Official website

parks.lacounty.gov

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Fishing regulations at Center 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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Cities nearby

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1.2 miles away

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El Monte

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Monterey Park

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Temple City

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Alhambra

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Whittier

5.4 miles away

West Puente Valley

5.5 miles away

Commerce

5.8 miles away

Hacienda Heights

5.8 miles away

East San Gabriel

5.9 miles away

East Los Angeles

6.1 miles away

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6.1 miles away

La Puente

6.3 miles away

San Marino

6.6 miles away

Arcadia

6.9 miles away

South Pasadena

7.4 miles away

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7.6 miles away

West Covina

8.8 miles away

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FAQ about Center Lake fishing

📍 Where is Center Lake located?
Center Lake is a lake located in Los Angeles County, California, United States. Its coordinates are:
34°02′10.1″N 118°03′47.8″W
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🎣 Where on Center Lake is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Center 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 Center Lake?
The most common species in Center Lake are:
📢 What are the latest Center Lake fishing reports?
The latest Center Lake fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at Center Lake right now?
According to fishing regulations at Center 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 Center 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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