A California Fishing License is required for anglers, (16+ years of age), to fish all eligible inland waters, (lakes, ponds and reservoirs) of the East Bay Regional Park District. Anglers 16+ years of age are required to purchase a District Fishing Permit in addition to having a valid State Fishing license. District lakes that do not require a District Fishing Permit include: Lake Anza (Berkeley), Jordan Pond (Hayward) and Shinn Pond (Niles/Fremont).
| LAKE | RAIN- BOW TROUT | LARGE- MOUTH BASS | SMALL- MOUTH BASS | STRIPED BASS | BLUEGILL & SUNFISH | BLACK CRAPPIE | CHANNEL CATFISH | WHITE CATFISH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contra Loma | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Del Valle | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Don Castro | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |||
| Jordan Pond | Yes | Yes | Yes | |||||
| Lake Anza | Yes | Yes | Yes | |||||
| Lake Chabot | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |||
| Quarry Lakes* | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |||
| Shadow Cliffs | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |||
| Shinn Pond | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Temescal | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
*Quarry Lakes: Fishing at Horseshoe Lake and Rainbow Lake only. No fishing or water contact in Lago Los Osos or Willow Slough.