I just started up fishing again just a few months ago and I probably go to either Santa Ana River Lakes or Irvine Lake about twice a month. Yeah, they're pay lakes, but its nice for relaxing because it doesn't get all crazy there with noisy jet boats and screaming kids.

I got a 5 lb catfish a few weeks ago at SARL. I'm a rookie so that was the biggest fish I ever caught! I was so excited I celebrated with a dubie. Then I celebrated having a dubie by having another dubie. Fishing is great and even if I come home empty handed, I still really enjoy relaxing at the lake. I still have a lot to learn about catching fish.