Has anyone fished Hansen Dam area? I don't mean the concrete stocked hole in the ground, or the 2 ponds right next to the 210. Rather the much bigger body of water closer to the dam (you can see if from the freeway).

I was told it is illegal to fish there. I have also heard that there are some big bass in there. I have heard rumors of people float tubing it, and doing quite well.

Yup, it is in the same place as the old lake. They drained the old lake, dug it out, and let it fill up a little. The water there now is from Little Tujunga Cyn, and Big Tujunga Cyn. It took them YEARS to dig out the lake.

I drive by there every day on the way to work...so I can't help but wonder how the fishing is down there.

Fish the dam on sunday from 5 until about 10:30, didn't get any action with the frogs out on the mats. I was surprised because I didn't think those fish have seen any frog baits. Saw some other people fishing but not catching any. Lots of small bass and bluegill all over the place. The place is alive with the small fry hitting the top in the mourning. Maybe it just wasn't a good frog day, saw a lot of huge carp 20 plus lbs doing there best shamu impression in the weeds. I think next time I'll comb over the place with some cranks and see if I can find a spot with some hungry fish.
keep fishin'

damn i never knew you could fish there i live off the sunland exit it's just a couple of miles from my house, how's the fishing on those 2 smaller ponds i've always wondered if there was fish in there everytime i drive by there i try to look and see if someone's fishing there

You can't fish in the 2 smaller ponds (the ones right next to the freeway).

I hear there is MONSTER bass in them, but it is illegal to fish there...I think there is some protected bug or something, that is why.

You know, there is another pond in your area that does have fish....

can you tell what pond you're talking about because there really isn't a good place close to me i usually just have to drive out to castaic and fish the lagoon. Any info on any fishing places around sunland would be greatly appreciated

Good to see there are some other fisherman from Sunland.

CalicoBass: I'm also curious about the other fishable water in our area?
Feel free to e-mail any info to me:
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Thanks
Josh
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i'd really like to know about that pond you were talking about so imma bump this thread to the top

The pond I fish is the large one right below the hansen dam aquatic center, you can see it from the 210. There are lots of fish in there my buddy caught a five out of there last year. I havn't had anything but dinks come out for me but I don't use live bait like he did. I have seen three plus pound bass swim by so I know hes not playing around. Its also packed with blue gil and carp, the carp I see jumping are huge and some go 20 plus easily. Give it a shot and see if you can have better luck than I've had down there. Its a pretty nice place to spend a little time and it can be beautiful in the mourning.

Sounds good I think I'll go back and give it a shot.

Went to scope the area out (not fish) on my way back from work - what a nice looking area! I've been looking all over for information regarding the legality of fishing there - of course i got my answer as soon as i hit the first sign: A giant green "No Trespassing" with a large "X" on it (i would've gone in with just the no trespassing sign, but the "X" REALLY kept me out!) . Such a Bummer - looks like there would be some nice fish in there. I did read, however, about some community activism taking place to preserve (actually restore) the area - too bad fishermen can't be part of the solution.