Catfish Stock at Hesperia Lake

Hesperia Lake Park officially began its catfish season on May 8th, featuring weekly stockings of 1,000 lbs of Channel Catfish every Friday. The season typically runs through November, at which point the cooling water temperatures signal a transition to the trout season. Fishing is allowed on stock days, but the stock cove is roped off. Be sure to arrive as early as 5:00a.m. to get your spot in line. No state fishing license is required but patrons must present identification. Hesperia Lake is a pay-to-fish lake. Lake Store and Fishing Hours:* Monday – Sunday – 6a.m. to 6 p.m. Parking lot opens at 5:00a.m. Adults pay $25 per session and have a five (5) fish limit. Kids 10 years and younger with a Hesperia residence are $13 with a paid adult and have a two (2) fish limit. One fishing pole limit. Non-resident kids are $15. Seniors who live within Hesperia Recreation and Park District boundaries can fish for only $22 with a five (5) fish limit. Veterans And Active-Duty Military Hesperia Recreation and Park District wants to say THANK YOU for your time and service! All active-duty military and veterans receive the following special: $22 per session w/ Military I.D., with a five (5) fish limit.