Look at it like this: It’s middle January; we just finished the worst cold snap in 20 years; and, presto, today temps are in the high 70s. That’s why the rest of the country hates us, folks.
And, the carp are going nuts on the river. Sure, you could book your ticket for Belize, hang with your buddies for a week at El Pescador and have a heck of a good time. All for about $1,100 for three nights, plus $500 in air fare.
Or … you could take your buddies down to the river and get into our own game fish for the price of some gas and a couple of tasty burritos.
See you on the river, Jim Burns
lariverflyfishing 
Ugh! I do envy you Jim! Your cold is laughable, were it not so damaging to the citrus crop. Saying that made me feel better. Go carp!
Gregg
Nope, I grew up in Chicago, Gregg, so I think winter here’s a joke. Tight lines,
I’ve caught and released many trout there on my fly rod over the years, I’ve seen the abundance of carp there as well but have never had the opportunity to chase them on the fly. What would you recommend for a young determined fly fisherman to try out for some carp fly fishing.
Are you sure you’re thinking the L.A. River for trout? The water’s too hot to support them. But for carp, take a look at this post. — Jim
http://lariverflyfishing.com/2011/11/10/tips-for-catching-carp-on-the-l-a-river/