Ventura County · lake · 30 acres
Matilija Lake
Matilija Lake is a lake in Ventura 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
Clear
96°
62°
8 mph
0%
Sat
Mostly clear
97°
61°
8 mph
0%
Sun
Clear
90°
67°
9 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
- Matilija Creek0.5 mi
- North Fork Matilija Creek0.6 mi
- Bear Creek2.7 mi
- Cannon Creek3.0 mi
- North Fork Santa Ana Creek3.1 mi
- West Fork Santa Ana Creek3.1 mi
- Mirror Lake4.5 mi
- Stewart Canyon Debris Basin3.9 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.
Matilija Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Matilija Lake?+
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 Matilija Lake?+
Matilija Lake is a lake in Ventura County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.