Looking for a place to go fishing this weekend? Check out one of these fantastic destinations near Alhambra, California.
Legg Lake Park
Legg Lake Park is in the nearby town of South El Monte. It’s located inside the Whittier Narrows Recreation Area, which is a huge park with three lakes, a shooting range, a disc golf course, a horse center, and an urban farm. However, Legg Lake Park is the only lake where you can go fishing inside the recreation area.
There’s no fee to enter the park unless you need to park your car inside the park. Parking costs $6 for the entire day. You can fish off the side of the lake or bring a boat and head out on to the lake to fish that way instead. The only boats available to rent when you arrive are paddle boats, which cost about $25 for the afternoon.
Spane Park
Spane Park is in Paramount, California, roughly 20 minutes from Alhambra. It’s a fantastic place to bring the whole family and spend the day fishing, walking, and relaxing on the grass. The pond where you can go fishing is fenced in, and you have to pay a small fee to fish here. There’s also a fishing club that uses the area on Friday afternoons. If you want to get involved, speak to the team at the recreation center when you visit.
In addition to a pond, the park has a basketball court, a playground, picnic benches that are free to use, and restrooms. Bring all of your fishing equipment and plenty of snacks to keep you going for the whole afternoon.
Huckleberry Pond
If you’re trying to teach your kids how to fish, head to Huckleberry Pond in Anaheim. There are several small ponds where kids can catch trout. You can choose to purchase the fish and take it home with you to cook, or you can throw it back in.
Another nice thing about Huckleberry Pond is that you don’t need to own your own fishing rod to come and fish. There’s plenty of equipment to use, including small rods for kids and bait for fishing. Simply show up and watch your kids enjoy a day of fishing on Huckleberry Pond.
Diamond Valley Lake
If you really want to get out and catch some big fish, make a day trip south of Los Angeles to Diamond Valley Lake. The trip takes about an hour both ways, but the fishing experience makes it totally worthwhile.
In order to fish here, you must have a valid California Fishing License and you must use bait that has been approved by the State Department of Fish and Game. You can bring a boat and launch it into the lake, or you can rent a boat when you get to the lake and take it out on the water. There are also designated areas around the lake where you can fish without needing a boat.
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