Laguna Lake
Fishing and stocking
Stocked January to September in 2026: trout and catfish, 4 plants in all. A 6.0-acre lake.
Orange County · California · see it on the national map
The year here
stocked last 7 days announced ahead · tap a tick for details
What swims here
Trout
Catfish
Stocking record 2026
Agency feed checked today.
| Date | Species | Size | Fish | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 4wk | Trout | catchable | completed | |
| Feb 8wk | Trout | catchable | completed | |
| Mar 8wk | Trout | catchable | completed | |
| Sep 13wk | Catfish | catchable | completed |
When to fish Laguna Lake
| Major periods (~2 h) | Minor periods (~1 h) | |
|---|---|---|
| Today | 9:34-11:34 am and 9:57-11:57 pm | 3:52-4:52 am and 4:06-5:06 pm |
| Tomorrow | 10:20 am-12:20 pm and 10:44 pm-12:44 am | 4:57-5:57 am and 4:35-5:35 pm |
Moon: waxing gibbous, 93% lit. These are solunar periods, the traditional feeding-time theory: majors around the moon's transit overhead and underfoot, minors around moonrise and moonset. Theory, not a measurement. Times are Pacific Time (PDT).
What the record actually says
- Last stocked Sep 13
Computed this evening, Oct 23 · California fishing forecast
Gear for this water
The last plant has had time to disperse; work outward from the obvious spots.
For the trout (trout stocked 3 times here in 2026, stillwater)
| Small crankbaits | trout-pattern cranks trolled or slow-retrieved off points |
| Slip bobber and jig | 1/32 oz marabou jig or waxworm suspended at cruising depth |
| Ultralight spinning rod | 6 to 7 ft ultralight, 4 lb line; long casts from the bank |
For the catfish (catfish stocked 1 time here in 2026, stillwater)
| Cut bait and prepared baits | fresh cut shad or chicken liver; scent is everything |
| Rod holders | catfishing is a waiting game; fish two rods where legal |
| Medium-heavy rod | 7 ft medium-heavy, 15 to 20 lb line, sturdy reel |
Suggestions follow from what the state actually stocks here and what kind of water it is, nothing else. No sponsored placements.
Nearby stocked waters
The closest waters with stocking pages of their own, straight-line miles from this one.
| Water | Distance | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| Puddingstone Lake | 14 mi | Apr 12 |
| Santa Ana River | 19 mi | Sep 20 |
| Jackson Lake | 36 mi | Aug 9 |
| Green Valley Lake | 54 mi | Sep 20 |
| Skinner Lake | 55 mi | Mar 8 |
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