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Lake Balboa

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California, United States

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Channel catfish

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Largemouth bass

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General info

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

Location

34°10′52″N 118°29′43″W
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Official website

www.laparks.org

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Fishing regulations at Lake Balboa, 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

Los Angeles

6.9 miles away

San Fernando

8.2 miles away

Beverly Hills

8.9 miles away

West Hollywood

9.5 miles away

Burbank

9.8 miles away

Calabasas

10.4 miles away

Santa Monica

10.9 miles away

Culver City

13.4 miles away

Glendale

14.2 miles away

La Crescenta-Montrose

15.3 miles away

La Cañada Flintridge

17.0 miles away

Inglewood

17.7 miles away

Lennox

18.5 miles away

El Segundo

19.0 miles away

Westmont

19.9 miles away

South Pasadena

19.9 miles away

Hawthorne

20.3 miles away

Florence-Graham

20.5 miles away

Manhattan Beach

20.9 miles away

Huntington Park

21.1 miles away

East Los Angeles

21.3 miles away

Walnut Park

21.5 miles away

Maywood

22.1 miles away

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FAQ about Lake Balboa fishing

Lake Balboa is a lake located in Los Angeles County, California, United States. Its coordinates are:
34°10′52″N 118°29′43″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Lake Balboa 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.
The most common species in Lake Balboa are:
The latest Lake Balboa fishing reports are:
According to fishing regulations at Lake Balboa, some of the species in season this May 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 .

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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