Visitors to Lake Piru can rest and relax while casting their lines in the water from the shore or a float tube or while boating.

Fishing licenses are required for all areas, including fishing from shore, kayaks and float tubes.
To make it even easier to enjoy your catch, cleaning stations are available on shore.

Fish Species In Lake Piru Include:

Bass

Crappie

Blue Grill

Catfish

Carp

Fishing Events

Lake Piru Ranger Talk

June 21 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Family Fishing Clinic

July 5 @ 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Lake Piru Ranger Talk

July 12 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Twilight Fishing

No current dates available at this time. Please stay tuned.

Boating Requirements:

As of January 2025, all boaters are require to bring a valid boater card. To check your status or apply for a card, visit californiaboatercard.com.

  • All vessels shall meet all USGS Regulations.
  • All vessels shall be inspected prior to launching to verify safety equipment, and working conditions of all lights.
  • Safe boating shall be observed at all times.
  • No Alcohol is allowed while vessels are on the water.
  • Each participant is responsible to have proper safety equipment to meet State, and Local Regulations.

Additional Rules:

Each contestant is required to wear a US Coast Guard approved life jacket, at all times when the combustion engine is in operation, and during “Nighttime” beginning 30 minutes prior to Sunset.

Beginning 30 minutes prior to Sunset all vessels are required to operate at 5MPH maximum (i.e., no wake).

A “25 yard rule” is in effect at all times during the Series, this means that all vessels must remain at least 25 yards from another (this includes casting into another’s area) & 25 yards from the Marina docks.

Any angler who displays poor sportsmanship, and/or misconduct and/or violates the state fishing or lake rules may be excluded from any subsequent Series dates and subject to citation.

When boating, remember to wear the appropriate safety gear and bring a valid ID, boater’s card, and registration.

Fees/Purchase

Firewood bundle, $8
Ice 7lb, $3
Ice 16lb, $8

Daily Vessel Permit (motorized), $8
Daily Vessel Permit (no motor), $5
Daily Personal Watercraft Permit, $8
Vehicle Day Pass (Non-Peak: Oct – Mar), $10
Vehicle Day Pass (Peak: Apr – Sept), $14
RV & Bus (day use), $32 + $2/per person over 8 people
Motorcycle (day use), $8