Get a license:
A fishing permit is available FREE at Party Adventure Recreation Center (PARC). Fishing rules: You must be at least 13 to fish alone. Fish only from designated areas. All fish must be taken on hook and line. Use of minnows, frogs, shiners or gamefish for bait is prohibited. Chum or attractant is not permitted. Catch and release only.

Fish Pond Rules:

Pond Hours: Sunrise to Sunset – Please be respectful of these hours to ensure the safety and integrity of the area. Open fires (including grills), alcohol use, smoking, boating, use of float tubes and swimming are not permitted. Please keep all dogs on a leash and park where indicated; handicap parking is permitted at the lower level.  

The MCAS Miramar is Catch and Release Only. We ask that all anglers handle the fish with care and return them to the water as soon as possible. There is No Trespassing After Hours. Trespassing outside of the designated hours is strictly prohibited. This rule is in place to protect the area and ensure a safe environment for all.  Please follow the Rules to Keep the Pond Open. We urge everyone to follow the rules and treat the pond with respect. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Let’s work together to keep the fish pond a peaceful and enjoyable space for all members of our installation!

A Few Words of Caution:
The fish pond is located near the west end of the runway. With little or no warning, departing aircraft, especially the F/A-18 Hornet and F-35 Lightning II can be very loud on take-off. It is recommended you bring hearing protection. Please consider the effect of jet aircraft noise on very young children. MCAS Miramar is in the desert, the natural habitat of several varieties of snakes. Please use caution, and don’t let your children wander through the brush above the pond.