John Anson Ford Park Lake Fish Stocking
Los Angeles County, California · 2025–2025 on record
According to California CDFW — Fish Planting Schedule, John Anson Ford Park Lake was last stocked Week of November 2, 2025 with Catfish. John Anson Ford Park Lake has 1 stocking record on file, spanning 2025–2025.
By species
Angler's Field Guide
Fishing Tips & Stocking Guide for John Anson Ford Park Lake
Practical advice on fish behavior, recommended tackle, and state regulations for anglers fishing in Los Angeles County, California.
Post-Plant Behavior & Timing
Hatchery-raised fish are conditioned to pelleted feed and open raceways. Following a release into John Anson Ford Park Lake, they typically congregate in schools near public access points, boat ramps, or inlets for the first 24 to 48 hours while adjusting to natural water conditions.
Since John Anson Ford Park Lake was last stocked Week of November 2, 2025, anglers visiting within 1 to 2 weeks of a reported event generally experience the highest activity before fish disperse into deeper cover.
State Regulations & Licensing
- •Fishing License: A valid California freshwater fishing license is required for anglers age 16 and older.Purchase California license online →
- •Official Rules & Limits: Bag limits, bait restrictions, and seasonal boundaries are set by California fish & wildlife agency.Official California regulations guidebook →
- •Ethical Conservation: Use barbless hooks and keep fish submerged in water during unhooking.
Recommended Tackle & Presentations
Techniques tailored to the species stocked in John Anson Ford Park Lake:
Catfish Rigging
Fish a Carolina slip-sinker bottom rig with a 1/2 to 1 oz egg sinker, swivel, and 1/0–3/0 circle hook. Baits such as chicken liver, cut baitfish (shad), nightcrawlers, and stink baits produce best during early morning, dusk, or night in deeper holes.
Recommended Tackle for John Anson Ford Park Lake
Field-tested tackle and presentations matched to the species stocked here.
Heavy Duty Offset Circle Hooks (1/0–3/0)
Circle hooks naturally turn into the corner of a catfish's jaw as it turns, preventing gut-hooking and improving hookup rates.
Catfish Carolina Rig & Egg Sinker Terminal Kit
Delivers cut bait or stink bait right to channel bottoms and deep holes where stocked channel cats scavenge.
Aluminum Fishing Pliers with Braid Cutters
Safely removes hooks, pinches split-shot sinkers, and cleanly snips braided, mono, and fluorocarbon lines.
Plano Waterproof Utility Tackle Box Tray (3600)
Keeps terminal tackle, weights, and spinners dry and corrosion-free with customizable compartments.
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Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Week of November 2, 2025 | Catfish | California CDFW |
The reporting agency did not include fish counts or sizes for this water.
Frequently asked
When was John Anson Ford Park Lake last stocked?
According to California CDFW — Fish Planting Schedule, John Anson Ford Park Lake was last stocked Week of November 2, 2025 with Catfish.
What fish species are stocked in John Anson Ford Park Lake?
John Anson Ford Park Lake is stocked with Catfish.
How often is John Anson Ford Park Lake stocked?
John Anson Ford Park Lake is stocked intermittently — 1 recorded stockings between 2025 and 2025.
Do you need a fishing license to fish John Anson Ford Park Lake?
Yes, all anglers age 16 and older generally need a valid California freshwater fishing license. Always review current regulations from California fish & wildlife agency for site-specific rules, bag limits, or stamps.