Downey Wilderness Park Lake fishing

Common questions

What fish are at Downey Wilderness Park Lake?

Fishing Downey Wilderness Park Lake is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. Mixed Trout accounts for 5 of 7 plants on record, ahead of Catfish. Mixed Trout was last stocked March 8, 2026. Catfish was last stocked July 5, 2026. Rainbow Trout (Per CDFW's 2026 Provisional Stocking Plan for this water (a planning document, not a confirmed release)) is recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Downey Wilderness Park Lake stocked?

Last stocked July 5, 2026. It is stocked about 3.5 times a year since 2025, most often in January and February.

How do you get on Downey Wilderness Park Lake?

Shore fishing is available and a fee is required. The nearest town is Downey, CA. Facilities include restrooms. Two lakes at Wilderness Park (10999 Little Lake Rd) allow fishing, plus restrooms, picnic tables, and a playground on site. Parking is free for Downey residents with ID; non-residents pay $5 cash per vehicle on weekends and major holidays.

Which lakes near Downey Wilderness Park Lake were stocked more recently?

Legg Lakes (7.1 mi) and Belvedere Lake (7.6 mi) were stocked more recently. Legg Lakes is also stocked with Catfish and Mixed Trout and Belvedere Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout and Catfish.

How Downey Wilderness Park Lake is stocked

Legg Lakes (7.1 mi) and Belvedere Lake (7.6 mi) were stocked more recently. Legg Lakes is also stocked with Catfish and Mixed Trout and Belvedere Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout and Catfish.