The summer hours are in effect at Laguna Niguel Lake. The lake will be open from 6am ??? 8pm daily. Rental boats Monday ??? Wednesday are 6am ??? 5pm, and Thursday ??? Sunday 6am ??? 6pm.

Last stocking of catfish ranging in size from 2 ??? 3.5 lbs on May 25, the stocking took place at the launch ramp. Fishing for the cats has been great in the flats in a boat and at the launch ramp on shore. The best baits to use for the catfish have been cut mackerel, shrimp & chicken livers (all available at the concession building).

The bite for the cats has been productive all day. Two anglers reported 7 cats within 2 hours with the largest weighing in at 3.5 lbs.

The bass bite has been fantastic all day. Top water action in the morning & drop shot in the later afternoon. We would recommend a boat you have easier access to the entire shore line & island. Many types of lures & night crawlers have been the best bait. The dock has also had lots of good action. Jimmy Motoded, 7 yrs, from Long Beach makes Laguna Niguel Lake his frequent weekend stop and has non stop action at the dock on a boat with his dad. This past weekend Jimmy landed a 2.5lbs bluegill!! It was the biggest bluegill we had ever seen. Jimmy was more than ecstatic.

The trout bite has slowed down but anglers are still able to catch a few here & there. Down in the creek inlet with a night crawler has been the best for the last remaining trout.

Thank you for your support.
Laguna Niguel Lake Staff