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Crescent Retarding Basin
Crescent Retarding Basin is a reservoir in Orange County, California. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from California's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Fog
90°
70°
9 mph
0%
Fri
Partly cloudy
91°
67°
10 mph
0%
Sat
Partly cloudy
94°
66°
10 mph
0%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Gilbert Retarding Basin0.8 mi
- Raymond Retarding Basin2.7 mi
- Brea Reservoir3.8 mi
- West Street Basin4.1 mi
- Brea Creek4.1 mi
- Laguna Lake4.8 mistocked Mar 8, 2026
- Haster Retarding Basin4.9 mi
- La Canada Verde Creek5.0 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official CA regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Crescent Retarding Basin fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Crescent Retarding Basin?+
Yes — California requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Crescent Retarding Basin?+
Crescent Retarding Basin is a reservoir in Orange County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.