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 The Palmdale / Lancaster area may be considered the desert, but that doesn't stop many avid fishermen from dropping a line in the water without having to drive for hours. Relax and unwind - Fishing is possible via one of these lakes or streams in and around the Antelope Valley.
The department of fish and game stocks many streams and lakes in around the Antelope Valley with trout, spring through summer.Apollo Park (North-Western Antelope Valley) 4555 W. Ave G, Lancaster
Big Rock Creek (South Eastern Antelope Valley - Near Valyermo) From Highway 138, take 165th Street heading South (165th street becomes Bob's Gap Road), Take Bob's Gap Road to Valyermo Road and turn left, Take Valyermo Road 1/2 mile to the fork in the road, Take the right fork onto Big Rock Creek Road.
Bouquet Canyon Creek (South West of Antelope Valley) Take Palmdale blvd. West (turns into Elizabeth Lake Rd.), Turn Left on Bouquet Canyon Rd. Creek runs paralell to Bouquet Canyon Rd.
Castaic Lake (Near Valencia - about 1 hour from Palmdale) Interstate 5 (take Lake Hughes exit.)
California State Aqueduct (runs throughout the Antelope Valley) Elizabeth Lake (10 miles west of Palmdale)
Fin & Feather Club 600 E Avenue S Palmdale
Jackson Lake (South East of Palmdale near Big Pines recreation area and Wrightwood)
Lake Hughes (South West Antelope Valley) Follow Lake Hughes road 20 miles until it Dead Ends. Turn right. Lake is located on the right side of the road about one mile from Lake Hughes Road.
Littlerock Dam Reservior (Southeast of Palmdale) Turn off Highway 138 about 4 miles west of Little Rock and go south on Chesboro Road to the Reservoir.
Pyramid Lake (Located near Valencia about 1 hour from Palmdale) Interstate 5 (take Smokey Bear Exit), 20 miles north of Magic Mountain Amusement Park in Valencia, CA.
Quail Lake (located west of the Antelope Valley) Take the 138 West towards Interstate 5. On right side just before interstate 5
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  written by AG, June 30, 2008
I have fished Little Rock Dam Resevior and fishing there is very normal and straightforward.
I have heard that people sucessfully fished the aquaduct for large fish. I haven't heard more info than that. How about some specific info about good fishing seasons, places on the aquaduct to fish the aquaduct, any fees or costs, parking, fishing licenses requirements, what fish species can be caught, what bait to use and other helpful info for the fisherman for out-of-town? that would be great to know for future use. thanx
 written by krazydave, June 30, 2008
The CA Aqueduct is known for Catfish, Striped Bass and Carp; sometimes quite large! I've fished the aqueduct throughout the AV on and off for the majority of my younger life. As far as I know, there aren't many places that you can't fish on it. Just pull the car over and walk to it, it's about that simple. There are no fees to fish it, just make sure you have a valid fishing license!
I've always preferred to fish near the flow gates where the water is swirling pretty strongly. When the gates are closed though, the fishing tends to quiet down alot. I could go on about what times to go, and what baits to use. But a fellow known as "Striper Bill" has already done an excellent write-up of anything that you may want to know on his website. His website can be found at http://www.aqueductfishing.zoomshare.com/ Enjoy!
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Park the car and hike up towards the dam.
I used to catch rainbows on dry flies all the time there. Last year they did have a big fire which closed the are for a while though, so check before you drive!
Also, if you're in for a longer drive, the East and West forks of the San Gabriel river above Azusa have been favorites of mine for a while.
Catch and release though! Leave some for the other fishermen!