Excellent experience for me and my 5yr old grandson. Experienced, kind, patient fishermen patrol the pond for newbies like us giving helpful instruction and assistance as needed. Your pliers, rag and credit/debit card are literally all you need + there's plenty of seating all around. I didn't notice drinks or snacks in the shack, we brought our own. Thanks for a great day! read more

Fun time for the kids, but a little pricey. You can bring a fishing pole or rent one. They also have bait, but I recommend bringing your own. The best day to go is a day it's overcast since there is little to no shade around the pond. The best part is they clean & fillet your fish (for a price) for you. I'm not a catfish person, but probably the best catfish I've had in a long time. read more

Been coming here for years! They finally raised the prices this year which is a bummer but with inflation, I can understand. The price for fish is still market price (10/pound for trout) and with the added bonus of having fun and the fish being so fresh that they are still flopping when I am ready to eat, I think this is a great deal. If you bring your reel, then you only pay 5 bucks entrance fee, otherwise you can rent a rod for 5 bucks. My son loves coming here and I have freshly caught dinner, lunch and dinner for the next day for a fair market price. And you will always catch as many as you'd like. Great experience for kids! Highly recommend! read more

Huckleberry Pond - Fishing Near Me - Anaheim, California

Fun place for kids. My toddler loves going there. They have a lot of fish for kids to easy catch

The staff is very helpful a cool place to learn how to fish and have a good time you can rent a rod they will give you bait and when you are done fishing they will clean the fish read more

They're closed. The staff was nice enough to let us cruise around the property though. After calling to verify hours of operation the kids were disappointed. I've been going to the grounds for 4-5 years now and kids are finally of age to fish. Revamp needed. read more

Super cute pond for small kids to get exposure to fishing 101. This was our first time fishing and we caught a rainbow trout and ate it for dinner. The cost includes fishing rod and they clean and gut your fish for tips. I'll be coming back for sure. read more

Hello to all whom have come to enjoy the pond of Huckleberry. Per their multiple websites it says they are open Monday, Tuesday, closed Wednesday and sometimes Thursday, back open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The hours are 9am- 3 pm. We as grandparents were so happy about the days and times we couldn't wait to grab our grandchildren, buckle them up, and drive them up from Moreno Valley to Anaheim to visit their great grandparents and fish with them at Huckleberry Pond where they are sure to catch a fish or two. However, we were told at the gate that they are closed and only open on Saturday and Sunday during the winter. No where on any web site indicates "WINTER SCHEDULE"" we all are very DISAPPOINTED !!!!!!! Kids CRIED !! read more

Went here last weekend to introduce my kid to fishing. There are 2 ponds. The main pond and the "blue lagoon" The main pond had a lot of fishing pressure so the fish weren't biting. Thank goodness they opened the blue lagoon which is a 15-20 foot wide pool about 5 feet deep loaded with catfish who were hungry. You stand on cut tree trunks and throw the line in and voila, fish on in about 1-2 minutes. Lots of fun for the kids and a good introduction to fishing and all that comes with it including baiting, setting the hook, and reeling them in to netting. It's probably a good tip to limit the # of fish as you pay by the pound $8/lb with each catfish about 1.5 to 2 lbs with a few large ones in the mix. 1 guy caught a 5.9 lbs catfish. They will clean/gut/filet the fish for $2 bucks each. Staff is great and they have all the equipment and bait so you don't need to bring your own unless you want to. This place is easy peazy. They have chairs around the pond so you sit if you want. read more

We went today for Spring Break. My kids wanted to catch a fish, it was perfect spot. We went when they opened which was good because they're weren't many people and the fish bites in the morning. A retired volunteer named Louis made the trip even better. He was my angel today. He helped me show the kids how to fish and helped tie the hooks and weights when they were cut or tangled. He is not an employee there but wants to make sure everyone has fun. $9 per pound is pricey but we can't place a price on fun and making memories. We left with 7 fish and lots of memories. We did mining as well and they enjoyed their rocks. I'll definitely go again. Kids had a blast. read more

This place is absolutely fabulous ! David was so cool and so great with explaining everything. He has so much experience it really shows. My son is autistic and was so calm and relaxed with David and Louis. Being a single mom I sometimes have to go out of my comfort zone and do things I wouldn't typically do. I am so glad they were there to teach us, support us and cut our fish up for us! Please tip these guys good ! They deserve it! This is definitely our new place to hang . Oh and did I mention how easy it was to actually catch the fish ! Also I cooked up our rainbow trout! Amazing! So many more stars than 5 !!! read more

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Great fun and volunteers were awesome. Trout were delicious and fun to catch. Staff made it easy to get started and quick to check out. The fish cleaning was also great read more

This place is a great place to take kids. My 5 year old son and 3 year old daughter love coming here - the peacocks and the pond, and the tortoise... and of course catching fish and netting them is so exciting for them. And they are so proud when we cook the fish to eat later in the day. Ok, there is this very sweet grandpa that was there volunteering to teach people how to fish. I was trying to look up videos on how to fish and I was nervous getting there but with the best, most patient volunteer we learned and had a blast. I'm so grateful for this place. We took our grandparents here and will come back with our niece and nephews... and come as often as we can to entertain our little ones and make great family memories. read more

Visited around noon on a Saturday. It took a while to find a parking spot. We then walked across the grassy field which had a lot of goose/duck/bird poop strewn all over. Once we got inside the gates, waited in line for 5+ minutes in direct sunlight, just to be told that there weren't any more fishing equipment available for rent. Before we left, I looked in the pond and there was at least 2+ dead catfish floating on the surface. General area did not seem very organized or neat. read more

The place is very beginner-friendly as guides teach you the basics of fishing, casting, putting on bait, and reeling in. The fish is very delicious although the fish are expensive and they weigh them before cutting the meat off. read more

Perfect place to take the kids to learn how to fish.. Employees are extremely helpful.. They have everything you need.. And this is the perfect cement pond filled with fish.. Yes it's totally cheating But we go fishing a few times a year and my poor kid has never got one.. He is only 5.. So when he told me he wanted to go fishing I got online for a kids fishing place.. And he actually got one.. He thought he was going to get to take it home and keep it alive Much to his surprise he got to eat it for breakfast.. Teaching him you eat what you catch.. so I'm glad we only got a little one.. Because everyone else were catching huge ones But my son keeps asking to go back.. They even cleaned the fish for a tip read more

You would think they would stock the kids pond with fish but the entire time i was there I didnt see a single fish swim by or a single person get a nibble read more

This place is ridiculous with a price who is going to pay $10 a pound for some corn everything is 5$ this place very price plus they have 2lb catfish who eat them you do better gone too your local fish market read more

Staff was rude especially the guy at gate didn't speak basic English could not answer basic questions besides getting annoyed with me and yelling stuff at me in Spanish so I had to ask other customers walking in for the questions I had and the staff working at the pond wasn't very helpful explaining the place I didn't know the above ground pool was for cat fish only the water there was so so dirty and smelly also slimy and the fish cleaning stations was so dirty it's was covered in bird doodoo everywhere there was no way you gonna clean your fish there unless you like bird doodoo filets read more

I've only been there once and my experience was amazing. Took the family with me on a Friday morning and there was plenty of room to fish. There were also lots of fish in the pond. I rented some fishing poles and I was lucky enough to find a volunteer who taught us how to fish. They charge per pound, and they cut/fillet the fish how you want it. It can get expensive through, and there were several kids without parental supervision getting lines tangled. Overall, it was a good experience. read more

We were there for hours. Only two people caught fish. There were tons of dead fish floating around. The staff was nice. I wouldn't go back on a Sunday again. read more

Huckleberry Pond - Kid's pond - Fishing Near Me - Anaheim, California

Fun idea. I went with three 6yr olds at about 1 pm on Sunday... we waited about 30 mins for a rod. We didn't catch anything and it seemed like no one around us caught any fish either. A little disappointing. Too many people and our lines kept getting tangled. But, the kids got a better idea of what fishing is, so that's a plus. read more

Didn't want to miss the opportunity to acknowledge two great employees. It's a long story, but a friend and I took our daughters there. We all needed a little fun after dealing with some heavy stuff. We were so excited (especially the girls) but the place was closing when we arrived. David and Chris went above and beyond to make sure we still had a great experience. We really lucked out running into them and appreciate their kindness. Great job picking great employees Huckelberry! Can't wait to visit again soon, we'll tell our friends too :) read more

Not good. They don't have enough fish in the lake. No one has any fish after spending 4 hours there. The funny part was when they told us there is a 5 fish limit. Lol. I would say they were at least 50 people trying to catch a fish, and no one did. That should tell you something that they don't stock fish as they say. read more

My 2 year old son has been asking to go fishing, after some research I came across this little gem. Others said it was expensive but it is fairly priced. And you are going for the kids experience not your own. I do wish they were more strict on the adults that were there with no kids fishing, but it wasn't a huge deal. I wish they would scrape the top of the water because there were bird feathers and old bait that had fallen off the line and it made it look a bit dirty. But the men there were GREAT! They were extremely helpful, and if they got a bite on their line, they were offering it to the closest child so they had the chance at a fish! We will definitely be returning once trout season is open, this time of year was catfish. read more

Huckleberry Pond - Cautiously give the kids a towel to protect from the spikes fins. - Fishing Near Me - Anaheim, California

This place is filthy. Lots of bird poop everywhere. All over the chairs and bridge. They need to be power washed. Saw at least 3 dead birds. I gave it 2 star because our group enjoy coming here for the experience. read more

Huckleberry Pond - Fishing Near Me - Anaheim, California

Open Wed - Sun 8:30-4:30. 3$ for rod and entrance. They supplied the bait. The cost was 6.50 per lb for fish (there is no catch and release). First thing) I took a 4 year old and was so grateful for all the wonderful help we received. From setting up, to baiting, to catching, and cleaning some one was there to guide us through ( or remind me ;) 2) we had our line in for less than 5 min and we caught a rainbow trout. After that we practiced for a while. We caught 3 fish totaling 40 bucks and one was caught without bait! 3) it was a good way to let the kid experience fishing and we did not leave empty handed. After wards we watched all the birds on the grounds and fed some goats. read more

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Nice place for kids 4-7 ... My daughter and wife had nice time here. My princess likes the bunny. And we caught a 3 pound rainbow trout with 20 mins we walked in. Thanks to gentle men who were patient to teach me and my daughter how to fish, since we were amateurs in fishing. Will go back again where u get a fish for dinner with loads fun. Note: only catch of u willing tale back home, can't let back in after u catch and it's 8$ per pound. And 6$ for bait and pole and free advise and fish clean 2$ tip read more

Its normally a good time at the pond with my kids. But today seemed to be adult day.. because there were way more grown folks fishing than kids with multiple poles. I was there 15mins and got tangled up 4 times by 3 grown folks trying to get across the pond very annoying. There should definitely be an age limit to fish that pond. read more

My family and I had a great time at Huckleberry Pond. My good experience began even before we visited. I called to ask some questions but no one was available so I left a voicemail not expecting to hear back. Lo and behold, Dave called me back within five minutes! He answered my questions and was very reassuring to me, a novice fisherman. We took our 7 & 4 year old there for their first time fishing and they loved it. Mr. Louis, a volunteer, taught us how to fish and as a result, both kids caught two trout. We all had a wonderful time fishing. The only con is the price of the fish. $8/lb is not cheap but you are getting fresh fish that you caught yourself. Overall, I highly recommend Huckleberry Pond if you want an introduction to fishing and want to bring home your own freshly caught fish. read more

Exciting! I was looking for a kid friendly lake or pond that I could share some fishing time with my kids and I found this place. I think it's a great starting point for any youngster just starting out fishing. It's a great confidence booster since it's not hard to catch a fish (at all) and it's a fantastic place to teach your kids the basics. They are always stocked with fish, cheap entry and cheap pole rentals. Where it gets expensive is with the fish, it's almost $8 bucks a pound each one you catch - I paid $23 bucks for a little over two pounds. But again, it's not much to the joy your kids get catching a fish. I recommend this place. It's really fun. read more

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Great spot to go for taking your young ones fishing for the first time. Showed up at 11:30 am , very friendly staff indicated they were going to close early (noon) but let us go ahead anyway. After 30 minutes of waiting and eating our various snacks we brought (very important!), a frequent guest who volunteers offered to give us some different bait to try (marshmallow and meal worms). Got a BIG bite in less than 5 minutes and my son was thrilled to (help) reel in a 3+ pound catfish. Big thanks to the staff for letting us stay a few minutes past closing to reel in his first fish. They have all the poles, bait, net, etc. you need. $8/ pound and they also clean your fish for you for tips. Very friendly staff. As easy as can be. The wild birds are also a nice distraction for the kids. Great memories! read more

Four stars cause it is a bit expensive but the place itself rocks. Bring your own rod etc to cut cost. Staff was friendly, knowledgeable and incredibly helpful. There are awesome animals you can pet and some gorgeous birds. The kids caught fish within a few minutes and they were large not tiny bluegills. The guys will clean and debone them for a tip. We also bought a large bag so the kids could get gems. Totally worth the money. Tons and tons of rocks in the bag. They were so happy with all the treasures. Kids had a blast and we will totally be back. FYI they stock on Thursdays. read more

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It's catfish season right now. Saw kids pulling up 1-2 lb catfishes. Staff is very friendly and attentive. They helped put on the line, bait the hook, and answered any question we had. The few things I didn't enjoy was that the pond was dirty, their were two catfish just floating around dead, and barely any shade. Other than that we were there for about an hour or two and had two misses and one catch. The kids enjoyed it and also loved seeing and chasing around the chickens n pig. I'll probably be back for trout season and oh if you do come, go on a Thursday cause that's when they restock the fish. read more

Huckleberry Pond - Happy kids! - Fishing Near Me - Anaheim, California

Came here thinking we would catch a few fish and we would come out under $50. This place blew my mind. It's a extremely small pond that looks like it'll heat up under the sun in a few hours. The pond water was cold perfect for trout. The guy at the front was really nice and answered our questions and let us go in with our rods b4 the rest of our party arrived. With in seconds I hook a fish on my ultra light and the fight is on! The fish here fight pretty good and it's easy to catch them. I land em and bleed em and throw em in the bucket. Later ended up catching a 10 pounder! read more

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I see all the mixed reviews about this location and honestly positive or negative they are telling the truth, but in reality if your tired of taking your kids to other ponds or rivers to fish and have never had any success you have definitely found the place. Your almost guaranteed to get lucky every time. I ultimately just wanted my son to experience catching a fish and that is exactly what we got. I believe they only have catfish in the pond.You do also have to pay for each fish that you catch, which is honestly worth it. They already have all the equipment available for rent at a very fair price, which also includes bait. They also skin the fish for free, which I also found awesome since I don't have any experience removing scales from a fish. Yeah there is injured birds around the park, but the staff can't control when bigger birds attack the smaller birds. I witnessed it myself while out there. The peacocks do attack the smaller egrets. All the birds are free to rome around. I think they're just part of the park. They have a huge lake next to the pond where you can also fish and even rent a boat. I know I'll definitely be returning, maybe not for the pond, but definitely for the lake. read more

Our boys wanted to go fishing, but my husband and I had never been fishing ourselves. We heard from a friend that he took his boys to Huckleberry Pond and they had a great time. We decided to go on a Friday, we heard they stock the lake on Thursdays. Our boys caught 3 fish in under 10 minutes! We brought our own fishing rods ($10 at Walmart for kids) and the employee at Huckleberry Pond helped us with adding the hook and gave us bait with our entry fee. 3 fish cost $60 ($8 a lb) + tip to have the fish filleted. The kids had an awesome time! read more

Huckleberry Pond - Fishing Near Me - Anaheim, California

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It's one of the last trout pounds for kids left. You will most likely catch. It is pay by the pound and they are big bring you wallet LOL!

Took my daughter here to experience something different and we both had a great time. We got there around 9:15am and hardly anyone was there. Mr. David and Mr. Ed were very helpful to us especially this was our first time. The experienced was great, we caught 4 trouts in about an hour and a half. Overall, it was a great time. read more

Went this past Saturday (Aug 5) at about 9:45 AM. Only a few people here and it was great! It's a pond, next to the Anaheim lakes, in the middle of an industrial part of Anaheim, so I knew like it wasn't going to be like I was in the mountains fishing. Yes, it can seem a bit dirty if you're used to scenic fishing but we weren't there for that. After a few fishing sessions with my 4 year old son at local parks and fishing up in the mountains, we had not landed him a fish yet. Wanting to keep him excited about fishing, I knew this would be great for him. Sure enough, not even 10 mins in with a hook and worm in the water, he bagged a 2 lb catfish. He reel'd it in himself and he has been telling everyone he sees about it since. After that, we bought some of the "ore" for the mining station just outside of the pond. He loved it! "Dad, I'm an archeologist!". Worth the money. It can get expensive fast so just keep that in mind. Fishing rod, bait, and 2 lbs cleaned fish cost us just a little over $20. We bought the more expensive "ore" for the mining kit which was $20 but we got a giant amethyst (size of a geode) and a some cool fossils and other gems. There are peacocks, ducks, geese, goats, roosters, chickens, baby chicks, all around. I wouldn't come here every week by any means, but to help my son get his first fish and enjoy some "mining' totally, worth the money! Thanks again to the young family operating it that day. Super helpful and professional. read more