Green Verdugo Reservoir Fishing near Shadow Hills, California

• Overview

  You will find Green Verdugo Reservoir in Los Angeles County, California. The water sits 1,417 feet up. Small at around 4 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. It is a small entry by Los Angeles County standards. Shadow Hills lies 1 mile from the water. Sunland is 2.1 miles and Tujunga 2.7 miles. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Green Verdugo Reservoir

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Public wildlife records from this area list santa ana sucker, bluegill and green sunfish. Treat it as evidence of what swims in the area. Fish Green Verdugo Reservoir where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect August near 76°F and December near 53°F on the long-run figures. Wet and dry spells shape the year more than temperature. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. The season on Green Verdugo Reservoir rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. The nearest car park we can see is half a mile out, so expect a walk with your gear. This sits inside Fond Family Open Space, so read the reserve notices first. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. The nearest alternative is Western Reservoir, 6.2 miles out. Where Green Verdugo Reservoir is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.