What you'll find here
Boyle Heights park lake on the CDFW trout plant list.
Access
The City of LA lists Hollenbeck Lake (415 S. St. Louis Street) as a seasonal fishing-permitted location.
Stocking
CDFW's Fish Planting Schedule for Los Angeles County, October 2025 through September 2026, listed trout plants at Hollenbeck.
Rules
Trout 5/10; catfish 10; sunfish 25. License 16+.
What seasonal fishing means here
The City of LA lists Hollenbeck Lake as a seasonal fishing location, which lines up with CDFW's winter trout plants. CDFW listed plants in the weeks of November 9 and November 30, 2025, and January 4, February 8, March 1 and March 22, 2026. Outside that window, call Recreation and Parks before going, since seasonal fishing rules are set by the city.
Simple ways to fish a small urban lake
Trout planted in small lakes often cruise the shoreline and open water near where the hatchery truck unloads. A sliding sinker rig with a floating dough bait, or a nightcrawler under a small float, covers both. Spinners and small spoons work for anglers who prefer to keep moving. Use light line and keep your rod in hand; stocked trout bite quickly and let go just as fast.
Eating your catch
OEHHA has no Hollenbeck-specific advisory. Under the statewide lake advice, rainbow trout are 2 servings a week for women 18–49 and children and 4 for others; carp and catfish are 0 and 1.
CDFW plant log, October 2025–September 2026
CDFW lists this water as “Hollenbeck 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 9, 2025; Nov 30, 2025; Jan 4, 2026; Feb 8, 2026; Mar 1, 2026; Mar 22, 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.
- Common Carp: Year-round. Limits: No statewide minimum; No statewide bag limit. Tip: Lightly chum, then wait on a simple bottom rig.
- 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.
- 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.
Limits summarize CDFW rules as of October 2026; each species page links the official source.
Eating your catch
For fish caught here, OEHHA's statewide advisory for lakes and reservoirs without site-specific advice lists servings per week (women 18–49 and children 1–17, then women 50+ and men) as: rainbow trout 2 and 4; carp 0 and 1; sunfish (bluegill) 1 and 2; catfish 0 and 1. OEHHA also recommends eating skinless fillets and trimming fat.
Frequently asked questions
Can you fish at Hollenbeck Lake?
Yes, seasonally, per the City of LA.
Is Hollenbeck Lake stocked?
Yes, with trout.
What is the trout limit?
5 per day, 10 in possession.
Fish species at Hollenbeck 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
- Lincoln Park Lake — about 2 mi away (straight line)
- Belvedere Park Lake — about 3 mi away (straight line)
- Echo Park Lake — about 4 mi away (straight line)
- MacArthur Park Lake — about 4 mi away (straight line)
- John Anson Ford Park Lake — about 6 mi away (straight line)
- Earvin Magic Johnson Park Lake — about 8 mi away (straight line)
- Marina del Rey Harbor (saltwater) — about 14 mi away
- Marina del Rey Jetties (saltwater) — about 15 mi away
Sources & official links
- City of LA Recreation & Parks — Lakes, fishing and beaches
- CDFW — Fish Planting Schedule (search Los Angeles County)
- CDFW — 2026 California Freshwater Sport Fishing Regulations booklet (PDF)
- OEHHA — Statewide advisory for lakes and reservoirs without site-specific advice
Last reviewed: October 2026. Rules, stocking and access change; confirm with the agency linked above before you go.