"Monster Catfish Madness at Santa Ana River Lakes! 🎣 June 20, 2025"

Fishing at Santa Ana River Lakes: Catching Monster Catfish

Hey anglers, welcome to Santa Ana River Lakes in Anaheim, California—your go-to spot for hooking monster catfish! Just off the 91 Freeway, this urban fishery is stocked weekly with huge channel and blue catfish, from 2 to 15 pounds, and even giants like the 78-pound "Bluezilla." No fishing license needed, perfect for pros and families alike!

Why It’s Epic:

Open year-round, day and night fishing (24-hour passes Thursday-Saturday).
Hotspots like Bubble Hole and Catfish Pond are loaded with fish.
Summer’s prime time for limits of 5-15 catfish, some stringers over 100 pounds!

How to Slay It:

Bait: Mackerel, shrimp, or M&M combo (marshmallows + mealworms) with Nitro Gravy.
Gear: Light spinning rods for most, heavier tackle for big boys.
Tips: Hit early mornings or nights, fish near cover, and grab bait at the tackle shop.

Extras:

Rent boats for deep water or fish from shore.
Kids under 12 fish free on 24-hour passes, plus camping for family fun.
Catch limits: 5 fish (day pass), 15 (24-hour), release big ones over 15 pounds.

Santa Ana River Lakes is a catfish paradise with non-stop action. Check out fishinglakes.com for info, and let’s get reeling! Drop a like, subscribe, and tell me your biggest catch below! 🎣