Robert Coleman from Rancho Cucamonga caught and released
this huge 202 lb. new record Sturgeon on the North shore with
anchovies. There are still 2 fish over 200 lbs. in the lake - come on down!

HESPERIA LAKE PARK
7500 Arrowhead Lake Road
244-5951

Spring is a wonderful time to plan a family campout. Hesperia Lake Park offers a variety of camp sites, for tent camping as well as RV’s. Each campsite has a fire pit and picnic table. The R.V. sites can accommodate RV’s up to 40 feet in length. Water and electricity are available in selected sites. Restrooms and showers are available at no additional charge. Potable water is located throughout the campground. Camping fees start at $35.00 per night. Reservations are recommended in the spring and summer months. A minimum two night’s stay is required to make a reservation. Reservations can be made over the phone, Master Card or Visa is accepted. Check-in is at 2:00 p.m. Checkout is at 12:00 noon. Fishing is an additional fee to camping.

Hesperia Lake is open every day for fishing except Christmas Day. The high deserts mild spring temperatures, sunshine and plenty of fresh air make for perfect spring fishing conditions. Two sessions are offered daily; 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., for day fishing and 1:00 to 10:00 p.m., for night fishing. A state fishing license is not required. Hesperia is a pay-to-fish lake. Adults pay $15.00 per session and have a five (5) fish limit. Seniors, who are residents of Hesperia, can fish Wednesday and Thursday, excluding holidays, for only $12.00 and still catch five (5) fish. Children 10 years and younger can pay the adult rate or pay $4.00 and catch two (2) fish. Please register at the Lake store before going to the lake. The lake is stocked with Catfish May through September. Trout and Sturgeon are stocked October through April.

Hesperia Lake is holding its annual Kid’s Fishing Clinic on Saturday, April 19, 2008. This event is for children ages 5 through 12 years old. Volunteers will be on hand to assist. Fish cleaning will be provided. Bait and tackle are available. A limited amount of fishing poles will be available if you have a pole you are welcome to bring it. Parents may assist however, children must do the fishing. Children will have a two fish limit. Only 250 tickets will be available for this event. Tickets go on sale March 22, 2008, at the Lake Store. Ticket price is $5.00 each.

Hesperia Lake Park is a great place, for a family outing and picnic. Individual picnic sites are available at no charge to Hesperia residents. Each site has a picnic table. The picnic area also offers a playground for the children. Group sites are available for a reasonable fee and reservations need to be made in advance. Groups of 25 or more people must have a reservation.

The store at Hesperia Lake is open every day of the year except Christmas Day to serve the needs of the fishermen, campers and picnickers. Anyone wishing to fish, camp, or use the group picnic areas must first register at the lake store. The store is well stocked with an ample supply of bait and tackle, as well as a variety of camping supplies, drinks, and snacks. Store hours are from 6:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. seven days a week.

Each week Hesperia Lake is stocked with one tagged fish. If you are the lucky fisherman who catches a tagged fish you will win $100.00!

Hesperia Lake Equestrian Camp is available on a first come first serve basis. Overnight camping fee is $10.00 per rig, with 1 corral. If additional corrals are needed they can be rented for $8.00. Check-in is at 2:00 p.m. Checkout is at 12:00 p.m. Groups of five or more rigs require reservations and there is a minimum fee of $50.00.