Upper Stone Canyon Reservoir Fishing near Sherman Oaks, California

• Overview

  Set in Los Angeles County, Upper Stone Canyon Reservoir is a California water. It sits in scrub and brush country. At 13 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. For a base, Sherman Oaks sits 2.1 miles out. The big place round here is Van Nuys, 4.3 miles distant. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Upper Stone Canyon Reservoir

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Public wildlife records from this area list common carp, goldfish and arroyo chub. Treat it as evidence of what swims in the area. On Upper Stone Canyon Reservoir the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 55°F to 73°F. Nothing shuts down for cold, so the question is when in the day to go. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Upper Stone Canyon Reservoir runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. The closest car park is half a mile away, so pack accordingly. Carp respond to sweetcorn or boilies fished patiently on the bottom near feeding areas. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. For a change of water, Stone Canyon Reservoir is 0.7 miles distant. Signs at Upper Stone Canyon Reservoir carry more weight than any list.