Wrigley Reservoir in Los Angeles County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Wrigley Reservoir is one of the Los Angeles County waters in California. The ground around here is warm green lowland. A splashy cast here empties the swim; a quiet one owns it. Our Los Angeles County list holds plenty of bigger water. 1.6 miles away sits Avalon, the nearest town. San Pedro is 27 miles and Rancho Palos Verdes 27 miles. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Wrigley Reservoir

  We hold no depth figure for this one. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Documented catches and surveys in the area cover jack mackerel, yellowtail amberjack, cabezon, Pacific sardine and lavender sculpin. It is a record of sightings and surveys, so use it as a guide. At Wrigley Reservoir the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect August to average close to 70°F, with February the cold end at about 55°F. The water stays warm and open throughout. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. On Wrigley Reservoir the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. Overnight stays are possible half a mile away. A picnic spot sits half a mile from the bank. Mapping records toilets within half a mile. Keep the gear simple: light line, small hooks, split shot and a couple of proven lures. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. Should this one be busy, Haypress Reservoir is 0.6 miles off. Treat access at Wrigley Reservoir as something to verify.