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There's no public boat ramp or launch inside Thousand Oaks that we know of. The closest is Malibu Pier in Malibu, about 13 miles away.
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Boat ramps near Thousand Oaks
- 13 mi Malibu Pier Malibu Fishing pier
- 17 mi Reseda Park and Recreation Center Boat Ramp Santa Clarita Boat ramp
- 20 mi Beilenson Park / Lake Balboa Park Launch Ramp Los Angeles Boat ramp
- 25 mi Linnie Canal Park Boat Ramp Los Angeles Boat ramp
- 26 mi Lagoon Launch Ramp Castaic Boat ramp
- 26 mi Burton Chace Park Boat Ramp Los Angeles Boat ramp
- 26 mi Fishing Pier in Castaic Castaic Fishing pier
- 27 mi Hansen Dam Aquatic Center Boat Ramp Los Angeles Boat ramp
- 27 mi Hansen Dam Recreation Lake Los Angeles Fishing pier
- 28 mi Main Launch Ramp Castaic Boat ramp
What the area around Thousand Oaks offers on the water
| Boat ramps | 7 |
|---|---|
| Fishing piers and access | 3 |
The launches near Thousand Oaks sit on Castaic Lagoon, Hansen Dam Recreation Lake, Kellers Shelter, Reseda Lake, Lake Balboa, Linnie Canal, Marina del Rey, Castaic Lake.
Full lists for Castaic Lake.
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.
State agency for public boat access: California State Parks, Division of Boating and Waterways.
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Where is the closest boat ramp to Thousand Oaks, CA?
We don't know of a launch inside Thousand Oaks itself. The closest is Malibu Pier in Malibu, about 13 miles away in a straight line. Others nearby: Reseda Park and Recreation Center Boat Ramp (Santa Clarita, 17 miles), Beilenson Park / Lake Balboa Park Launch Ramp (Los Angeles, 20 miles) and Linnie Canal Park Boat Ramp (Los Angeles, 25 miles).
How many public boat ramps and launches are near Thousand Oaks?
We list 10 or more within about 40 miles.
Know a launch we don't list yet? Tell us and we'll add it.