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Welcome captain boycott,
There is some very good fishing near San Diego. Here is some info on the major lakes in that area:
Lake Hodges
Lake Hodges is located near Escondido in Northern San Diego county. Hodges is a pretty good all around fishery. It can be especially good for crappie and carp fishing. Lake also has a good population of good sized largemouth bass. When full, the reservoir has 1,234 surface acres, a maximum water depth of 115 feet, and 27 shoreline miles..
Lake Cachuma
Directions:
From Interstate 15, exit on Via Rancho Parkway, go west to Lake Drive, then south to the lake entrance. From the entrance it's about one mile to the concession/launch area.
Lake is open Saturdays and Sundays from sunrise to sunset from February through October. Rental rowboats and motorboats are available for fishing and recreational boating. Private boaters are welcome and only need pay a small launch ramp usage fee. Canoes, kayaks and float tubes are permitted, however float tubers must follow standard regulations which include waterproof waders, 144 sq. in. orange for visibility, horn or whistle and spare floatation device. Float tubers must stay within 150 ft. of shore at all times. No swimming or water contact allowed.
Species of fish
rainbow trout,channel catfish,bluegill,largemouth bass,crappie,bullhead and carp.
Lake Dixon
Lake Dixon is a medium sized lake located in Northern San Diego county in the city of Escondido. This is an excellent trophy largemouth fishery with huge fish landed every Spring during the spawn. Lake is stocked during the winter with rainbow trout and channel catfish during the summer months.
Lake Dixon Information
Address: 1700 North La Honda Drive
Escondido, CA 92027
Fishing Fees:
Adult: 16 yrs. & older $5.00
Senior: over 60 yrs. $4.00
Youth: 8–15 yrs. $3.00
Child: under 8 yrs. Free*
Fishing License is also required.
Rental Boat Fees:
All Day Motorboat $25.00
All Day Rowboat $14.00
1/2 Day Motorboat $20.00
1/2 Day Rowboat $10.00
Species of fish
rainbow trout,channel catfish,bluegill,largemouth bass,carp.
San Vicente Reservoir
San Vicente Reservoir is a large body of water located in San Diego County. It is around 1000 acres and has 14 miles of shoreline. The reservoir is an excellent trophy catfish fishery and also has a good population of largemouth bass. San Vicente holds the record for the largest blue catfish caught in the state at 101 pounds. Lake is stocked throughout the winter with rainbow trout and during the summer with channel catfish.
San Vicente Reservoir Information
Address:
13500 Moreno Ave. Lakeside, CA 92040
Lake is open for fishing Thursday through Sunday during fishing season (Nov-Apr) and Wednesday and Thursday only during the Summer.
Boat rental fees:
Motorboat: $35 day, $25 half-day
Rowboat: $12 day/$8 half-day
Single kayaks: $11/hr; $20/two hrs; $30 half-day; $45 day
Tandem kayaks: $19/hr; $32/two hrs; $45 half-day; $60 day
Launch ramp fee: $5
Fishing permits:
Adults: $5
Youth (8-15): $2.50
Kids 7 and under: Free
Anglers also must have a California state fishing license.
Species of fish
rainbow trout,channel catfish,bluegill,largemouth bass,crappie,carp.
Lake Cuyamaca
Lake Cuyamaca is is a beautiful mountain lake located near San Diego. This lake is the only one in the county that stocks rainbow trout all year and its also a great place to take the family camping. The lake also has a healthy population of nice sized largemouth bass. Cuyamaca is open year round for fishing from 6 a.m. to sunset.
Lake Cuyamaca Information
The fastest way to Lake Cuyamaca from Orange County is to take I-5 South to I-805 South to I-8 East to Hwy 79 North until you come to the lake. It takes about 2 hours from Santa Ana. Fastest way from Los Angeles County would be to take the 91 or the 60 or the I-10 East to I-15 South to Hwy 79 South at Temecula. The lake is 9 miles South of the town of Julian. Once you leave the freeway in Temecula you are an hour away.
Tackle Shop (760) 765-0515
Boat Rentals: Motorboat is $35 all day and rowboats are $15.
RV Campsites with hookups are $25.00. RV Campsites without hookups are $15.00. Tent Campsites are $15.00. Non-angler access is $6.00 per car, payable only if there are no anglers in party.
Fishing permits are $5.00 for adults and $2.50 for kids. You also need a Calif. State Fishing License if you are 16 years of age or older.
Species of fish
rainbow trout, brown trout, sturgeon, bullhead catfish,channel catfish,bluegill,largemouth bass, smallmouth bass,crappie,carp.
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