What you'll find here
CDFW plant water. Five-catfish bag under T14 CCR §5.15.
Stocking
CDFW's Fish Planting Schedule for Los Angeles County, October 2025 through September 2026, listed trout plants at Alondra and a catfish plant in May 2026.
Lake-specific rules
This lake is one of seven LA County park lakes where CDFW sets a 5-catfish daily limit instead of the 10-fish Southern District limit (T14 CCR §5.15). Trout 5/10; bass 12 inches, 5 fish; sunfish 25. License 16+.
Access
Alondra Community Regional Park is operated by LA County Parks; check the park page for hours.
CDFW plant log, October 2025–September 2026
CDFW lists this water as “Alondra Park Lake” on its Fish Planting Schedule. The schedule gives only the week of each plant, on purpose, to avoid crowding right after a stocking, and every plant is subject to change.
- 2026–27 season, listed so far: trout, week starting Nov 1, 2026. Check the live schedule, since plants can change.
- Trout (6 plant weeks): weeks starting Nov 16, 2025; Dec 7, 2025; Jan 11, 2026; Feb 8, 2026; Mar 1, 2026; Mar 22, 2026.
- Catfish: weeks starting May 3, 2026.
Seasons and limits for the fish here
- Rainbow Trout (stocked): Fall–spring plants. Limits: No statewide minimum on stocked lake rainbows; 5 trout daily, 10 in possession on lakes. Tip: Fish the day after a published plant week.
- Channel Catfish: Summer nights. Limits: No statewide minimum; 10 catfish in the Southern District, except 5 at the listed LA County park lakes in §5.15; bullheads no limit. Tip: Sliding sinker on the bottom after dark.
- Bluegill: Year-round, best warm months. Limits: No size limit in LA County waters; 25 sunfish and crappie combined. Tip: Light line, small hook, a few feet under a float.
- Common Carp: Year-round. Limits: No statewide minimum; No statewide bag limit. Tip: Lightly chum, then wait on a simple bottom rig.
Limits summarize CDFW rules as of October 2026; each species page links the official source.
Eating your catch
For fish caught here, OEHHA's Alondra Park Lake advisory lists servings per week (women 18–49 and children 1–17, then women 50+ and men) as: sunfish (bluegill) 5 and 7; carp 1 and 1. Rainbow trout, catfish are not named in this advisory. OEHHA also recommends eating skinless fillets and trimming fat.
Frequently asked questions
What is the catfish limit at Alondra Park Lake?
5 per day.
Is Alondra Park Lake stocked?
Yes, with trout and a May 2026 catfish plant.
Is fish from Alondra safe to eat?
OEHHA allows up to 5–7 servings a week of sunfish but only 1 of carp.
Fish species at Alondra Park Lake
Map
Regulations reminder
Size limits, bag limits, seasons, and MPA rules are set by CDFW and can change in-season. Public-pier license exceptions (CCR 1.88) apply only on qualifying structures — not on the beach next to them. This is an independent site and is not affiliated with CDFW.
Nearby waters
- Earvin Magic Johnson Park Lake — about 7 mi away (straight line)
- Machado Lake (Ken Malloy Harbor Park) — about 8 mi away (straight line)
- Kenneth Hahn Regional Park Lake — about 8 mi away (straight line)
- John Anson Ford Park Lake — about 11 mi away (straight line)
- MacArthur Park Lake — about 12 mi away (straight line)
- Hollenbeck Park Lake — about 13 mi away (straight line)
- Hermosa Beach Pier (saltwater) — about 4 mi away
- Manhattan Beach Pier (saltwater) — about 4 mi away
Sources & official links
- LA County Parks — Alondra Community Regional Park
- CDFW — Fish Planting Schedule (search Los Angeles County)
- OEHHA — Fish advisory: Alondra Park Lake
- CDFW — 2026 California Freshwater Sport Fishing Regulations booklet (PDF)
Last reviewed: October 2026. Rules, stocking and access change; confirm with the agency linked above before you go.