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1. What types of wildlife can be found at Elk Grove Park Lake?

The lake is home to a variety of wildlife, including birds, fish and reptiles.

2. Where does the water in Elk Grove Park Lake come from?

The lake is primarily filled using non-potable well water and rain run off. Water from the lake is used to irrigate Elk Grove Park.

3. Is a fishing license required to fish at Elk Grove Park?

A valid California fishing license is required for those 16 and older.

4. Where do the fish in Elk Grove Park Lake come from?

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) stocks the lake with catchable size trout in March and April, and catchable size catfish between June and September.  The District does not stock the lake.

5. Is there a fishing season at Elk Grove Park Lake?

Fishing at the lake is allowed March 1 - November 31 during regular park hours.

6. What are some of the challenges wildlife face at Elk Grove Park Lake?

The biggest challenges the ducks and geese face at Elk Grove Park Lake are injuries/death caused from fishing litter and impacts of improper diet and over feeding.  Fishing line, hooks and lures can cause grave injury to wildlife – from embedded hooks, loss of limb from being entwined in fishing line and even death.  Improper diet can cause nutritional problems and unnatural over feeding can cause unsustainable populations of wildlife.