Boat Ramps Nearby
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There are 5 places to launch a boat in Los Angeles. Another 3 are within 25 miles.
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More boat ramps around Los Angeles
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- 15 mi Malibu Pier Malibu Fishing pier
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Launching in Los Angeles at a glance
| Boat ramps | 4 |
|---|---|
| Fishing piers and access | 1 |
The launches in Los Angeles sit on Hansen Dam Recreation Lake, Lake Balboa, Marina del Rey, Linnie Canal.
California rules to know
- California does not require a fishing license on public piers. Size and bag limits still apply.
- Since Jan 1, 2025 every operator of a motorized vessel, regardless of age, must carry a California Boater Card (rental and licensed captains exempt).
- Boats used in fresh water must display a Quagga and Zebra Mussel Fee sticker ($16, valid up to two years) next to the registration sticker.
Official access sites and closures: California State Parks, Division of Boating and Waterways.
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Where are the public boat ramps in Los Angeles, CA?
We list 5 launches in Los Angeles, including Beilenson Park / Lake Balboa Park Launch Ramp, Burton Chace Park Boat Ramp and Hansen Dam Aquatic Center Boat Ramp. Another 3 are within 25 miles.
Is there a fishing pier in Los Angeles?
Yes: Hansen Dam Recreation Lake.
What water can you reach from the ramps in Los Angeles?
The launches in Los Angeles give access to Lake Balboa, Marina del Rey, Hansen Dam Recreation Lake and Linnie Canal.
If a launch is missing here, Let us know.