La Jolla belongs to San Diego County, California. Local anglers tend to fish the same handful of places. In the order you would reach them: Lake Miramar within 11 miles to the north-east, Lake Murray within 14 miles, San Dieguito Reservoir within 14 miles to the north and Hollis Lake within 14 miles. San Dieguito
| Issuing agency | Who needs a license | Resident annual | Non-resident annual | Non-resident short-term | Saltwater requirement | License-free days | Official source (last verified) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) | Ages 16 and older | $64.54 | $174.14 | 1-day, 2-day, 10-day | Included in freshwater license | Announced annually | Agency pageVerified 2026-08-13 |
*Prices are base annual freshwater licenses and exclude vendor fees, stamps and endorsements. Where a cell reads “Not verified”, the agency does not publish the figure in a format we can verify automatically.
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