Orange County · reservoir · 8 acres
Raymond Retarding Basin
Raymond 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
91°
69°
9 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
93°
68°
10 mph
0%
Sat
Partly cloudy
95°
67°
10 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
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
- Brea Reservoir3.0 mi
- Crescent Retarding Basin2.7 mi
- Fletcher Retarding Basin3.1 mi
- Fullerton Reservoir3.5 mi
- Gilbert Retarding Basin3.4 mi
- Anaheim Lake3.6 mi
- West Street Basin4.3 mi
- Laguna Lake4.4 mistocked Mar 8, 2026
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.
Raymond Retarding Basin fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Raymond 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 Raymond Retarding Basin?+
Raymond Retarding Basin is a reservoir in Orange County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.