Orange County · stream · order 7 river · ~679 cfs typical
Santa Ana River
Stocked 9× since 2025 · CDFW
Santa Ana River is a stream in Orange County, California, stocked with Trout — most recently on Jul 26, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from CDFW; 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
Overcast
78°
69°
10 mph
0%
Fri
Fog
76°
66°
8 mph
1%
Sat
Fog
79°
66°
9 mph
0%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jul 26 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jul 12 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jun 28 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jun 7 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| May 24 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Sep 7 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Aug 24 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Aug 10 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jul 20 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
When does Santa Ana River get stocked?
Going by 9 records since 2025, stocking here peaks in July.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
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Nearby waters
- San Diego Creek5.0 mi
- Lake Huntington5.7 mistocked Mar 8, 2026
- Bonita Creek5.8 mi
- Big Canyon Reservoir6.0 mi
- San Joaquin Reservoir6.7 mi
- Sand Canyon Wash7.0 mi
- Santiago Creek10.5 mi
- Haster Retarding Basin10.8 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.
Santa Ana River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Santa Ana River?+
Santa Ana River is stocked with Trout in Orange County, California, most recently on Jul 26, 2026 by CDFW. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Santa Ana River get stocked?+
Going by 9 records since 2025, stocking at Santa Ana River peaks in July. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Santa Ana River?+
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 Santa Ana River?+
Santa Ana River is a stream in Orange County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: CDFW · updated Jul 26, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.