Freshwater

John Anson Ford Park Lake

A small park lake in Bell Gardens on the CDFW five-catfish list and the Fishing in the City derby calendar (Bell Gardens Family Fishing Derby). Trout when planted, cats and bluegill otherwise. Bring a license, a bobber, and patience with the playground noise — this is neighborhood water doing its job.

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What you'll find here

Bell Gardens park lake. Five-catfish bag. Family fishing derbies on the CDFW calendar.

Species caught at John Anson Ford Park Lake

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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.

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