To obtain a fishing permit (Woodbridge residents only) or if you have questions regarding our fishing rules, please visit the Community Center during business hours or contact our Member Services staff at 949/786-1800.

The Woodbridge lakes are privately owned and are stocked and operated under a domesticated fish breeder's license.  As such, fishing is restricted to registered residents who have been issued a WVA Fishing Permit, Fishing Regulations and Log Booklet.

Guests of members must be accompanied by the member at all times or be in possession of a valid guest ID card.  

The Fishing Permit is a decal affixed to the resident's facility ID card.  The Fishing Permit is valid for a calendar year (January through December) regardless of the date of issuance.  In order to renew the Fishing Permit, the Fishing Regulations and Log Booklet must be turned into the Woodbridge Village Association.

Grass Carp and Aquatic Weed Control:

The Woodbridge lakes have been stocked with a special weed eating fish called Grass Carp.  These fish help to control the weed population in the lakes and reduces the use of and costs for chemicals.  Possession of Grass Carps require a special permit granted through the Department of Fish and Game for the sole purpose of aquatic weed control which the Association has obtained.  Possession of Grass Carp without the special permit issued by the Department of Fish and Game is illegal in the State of California, therefore, each Grass Carp is tagged with a number.  When caught, the tag number of the Grass Carp must be recorded in the Fishing Regulations and Log Booklet then the fish must be released back into the Woodbridge lake.  Failure to log the catch in the Fishing Regulations and Log Booklet and return the Grass Carp back into the lake may result in fines and/or imprisonment.  The current penalty for illegal possession and transport of Grass Carps is a fine of $5,000 and/or up to one year in the County jail.

Fishing Rules:

No fishing is allowed from the bridge, gazebos, docks or beach area.  No fishing is allowed from the Association owned boats.  No person shall enter the lakes while fishing or at any other time.

Fishing is permitted with no more than one (1) pole per person and no more than two (2) hooks per line.  The line shall be attended at all times.  Unattended lines are prohibited. 

Cleaning of fish at the lakeside, bridges and gazebos is prohibited.

Trash, rubbish or other debris is to be placed in proper containers and is not allowed in the lake or on the shoreline.

Limits: All fish caught must be released back into the lake with the exception of Bluegills and Red Ear Sunfish.  Currently there is no limit on the number of Bluegills and Red Ear Sunfish that can be caught. 

Return all other fish immediately.  Do not try to remove the hook if the fish has swallowed it.  If it is hooked other than in the lip, cut the line and the fish will absorb the hook.

The use of gigs, spears, explosives, firearms, air rifles, nets, traps, or bows and arrows is prohibited.  Netting or trapping minnows or mosquito fish is prohibited.  

Fly fishing is not allowed at the Association lakes or facilities.  

Fishing is prohibited on both lakes from 10:00 p.m. to dawn.