Habitat around Los Angeles
Weedy shallows, docks, and shoreline structure at Legg, Echo Park, Balboa, El Dorado, and almost every park lake.
How LA anglers actually fish them
Sunfish and crappie share a 25-fish combined bag, no size limit in LA waters (T14 CCR §5.82). Bluegill, redear, and green sunfish all count in that 25. A worm under a bobber is the whole curriculum.
Current CDFW regulations
- Size limit: No size limit in LA County waters
- Bag / possession: 25 sunfish and crappie combined
- Season: All year
Hodges/El Capitan crappie size limits are San Diego waters, not LA.
T14 CCR §5.82 sunfish and crappie →
Independent-site disclaimer: this summary is for orientation only and can change in-season. Confirm with CDFW before you keep a fish. Fish in LA is not affiliated with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
