ranges/public-land
Palmdale Fin and Feather Club
Palmdale
•35.5 miles from Los Angeles
The Palmdale Fin and Feather Club has been running since the mid-1950s on a 260-acre artificial lake completed in 1924. Lake Palmdale sits 2,918 feet above sea level, ringed by San Andreas Fault hills and Mount Tehachapi, with a 2.5-mile circumference. The club leases the property through Palmdale W...
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The Palmdale Fin and Feather Club has been running since the mid-1950s on a 260-acre artificial lake completed in 1924. Lake Palmdale sits 2,918 feet above sea level, ringed by San Andreas Fault hills and Mount Tehachapi, with a 2.5-mile circumference. The club leases the property through Palmdale Water District and serves over 200,000 people in the surrounding region.
6 trap fields open every Sunday at 9 AM
- •Member price: $6.00 per round (25 shots)
- •Non-member price: $11.00 per round (25 shots)
- •Competent personnel available to instruct new shooters
- •All trap shooters must check in at main office before proceeding to range
- •Closes due to inclement weather at manager's discretion
Competent instruction is always on-site for shooters new to trap or unfamiliar with range procedures.
Fishing runs February through October (6 days per week, excluding Thursdays) - Open 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset - 48 fishing docks and 3 boat launching ramps - 2025 fish count: 16,969 trout, 305 catfish, 54 bass, 610 crappie/bluegill - Heavy stocking schedule: Rainbow and Lightning Trout December through April; Channel Catfish 1-2 loads during summer months - Species available: Rainbow trout, bass, channel catfish, bluegill, crappie, perch - Live and non-live bait, tackle, and lures available for purchase
Members caught over 16,000 trout in 2025 alone
October 18, 2025 – January 7, 2026 - Member hunting days: Sundays and Wednesdays only, sunrise to sunset - 2025-2026 harvest: 125 ducks, 8 geese recorded in 2023-2024 season - Gate locks 1 hour before shooting time; must sign in no later than 1 hour before - Hunters must be en route to blinds 45 minutes before shooting time - No guests allowed during hunting season - Must follow legal Southern California shoot times (posted in office and online)
Three membership tiers based on residency:
| Tier | Eligibility | Join Fee | Annual Renewal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmdale Local | Palmdale home/property owner with Water District bill | $705 | $445 |
| AV Associate | Renters in Palmdale or residents of Acton, Adelanto, Agua Dulce, Antelope Acres, Juniper Hills, Lake Elizabeth, Lake Hughes, Lake LA, Lancaster, Leona Valley, Little Rock, Llano, Pear Blossom, Quartz Hill, Rosamond | $925 | $475 |
| LA Associate | Anyone outside Antelope Valley (Santa Clarita, Canyon Country, Mojave, California City, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Ventura, etc.) | $1,115 | $520 |
- •What's Included: Family membership covers spouse and dependent children under 18, plus grandchildren under 18. Up to 5 guests per day at $25/guest.
- •Archery range behind the dam (members only)
- •Park area with horseshoe pits, playground, tables, and barbecue pits
- •Event/party hosting available (max 25 guests at no charge with member present; larger events require Board approval)
Optional Add-Ons: - Boat storage: $90 registration fee (first year $122 with inspections) - RV storage: $300/year - Boat slips: $180/year - Lockers: $70/year - Tagged Trout Derby: $2 per person for chance at cash prizes (20 tagged trout stocked annually)
- •Standard hours: 8 AM to 5 PM
- •Closed: Every Thursday
- •Fishing season hours: Sunrise to sunset (30 minutes before/after)
- •Phone: (661) 947-2884
- •Payment methods: Cash, check, or card
New membership process takes just minutes—you can fish or hunt the same day during season.
Lake Palmdale is drinking water regulated by California Department of Health and County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health. No bodily contact with water is permitted. The club has established invasive species prevention protocols including waders inspection.
Follow @palmdale_finandfeatherclub on Instagram and Facebook for daily catch photos, lake updates, and member highlights.
- •2025-2026 Season Opening: January 17-18, 2026 (all 2025 renewals due by January 14, 2026)
Safety Information
- •Check current conditions before visiting
- •Follow all posted safety guidelines
- •Respect other shooters and maintain safe distances
Restrictions
- •Members only receive discounted rates
- •Range open Sundays only at 9 AM
- •Subject to closure during inclement weather
- •Must check in at main office before shooting
- •Trap Manager may close range at any time due to weather
Pro Tips for Visiting
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Member price: $6.00 per round (25 shots)
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Non-member price: $11.00 per round (25 shots)
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Competent personnel available to instruct new shooters
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All trap shooters must check in at main office before proceeding to range
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Closes due to inclement weather at manager's discretion
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Open 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset
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