EL CAPITAN RESERVOIR

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FISHING CALIFORNIA

El Capitan Reservoir


April 25, 2024

El Capitan Reservoir is a great spot for fishing enthusiasts in California. The reservoir is home to several fish species including bass, catfish, crappie, and bluegill. Visitors can also indulge in camping, hiking, and boating activities in the nearby park. Fishing tips include using live bait, lures, and fishing around structure. The best time to visit is during the spring and fall when the temperatures are mild, averaging around 70-80°F. Overall, El Capitan Reservoir is a must-visit spot for angling lovers looking for an adventure in California.



Fish Species
Image Alt Black Crappie
Image Alt Blue Catfish
Image Alt Bluegill
Image Alt Kelp Bass

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Area Boat Ramps

HIGHWAY 76 26439, SANTA YSABEL
San Luis Rey-Escondido Watershed, California
VAIL LAKE BOAT RAMP
Santa Margarita Watershed, California
MISSION BAY DRIVE SAN DIEGO
San Diego Watershed, California
VACATION DRIVE 28736, CANYON LAKE
San Jacinto Watershed, California
ANGLERS LANDING, MOUNTAIN CENTER
San Jacinto Watershed, California
LAKE HODGES BOAT LAUNCHING AREA
San Diego Watershed, California
SUTHERLAND DAM ROAD 21568-21722, RAMONA
San Diego Watershed, California
WARREN ROAD 37701, TEMECULA
Santa Margarita Watershed, California
GOETZ ROAD RIVERSIDE COUNTY
San Jacinto Watershed, California
LAKE MIRAMAR
San Diego Watershed, California

Rafting & Kayaking

DEVIL CANYON TRIBUTARY TO SAN MATEO CREEK
Aliso-San Onofre Watershed, California
CONFLUENCE OF FRY AND IRON SPRING CREEKS (E1/2, SEC 3, T10S,R1E TO SE1/4 SEC 16, T10S, R2E
San Luis Rey-Escondido Watershed, California
MISSION CREEK
Salton Sea Watershed, California
CROUCH RANCH TO MORENA RESERVOIR
Cottonwood-Tijuana Watershed, California
SANTA MARGARITA RIVER
Santa Margarita Watershed, California
SAN MATEO WILDERNESS BOUNDARY TO NF BOUNDARY WITH CAMP PENDLETON
Aliso-San Onofre Watershed, California
SANTA MARGARITA RIVER
Santa Margarita Watershed, California
MISSION CREEK
Salton Sea Watershed, California
FOREST BOUNDARY, ABOVE ZOO CREEK BELOW SPILLWAY (S1/2, SEC 3, T11S, R2E) TO LA JOLLA INDIAN RESERVATION BOUNDARY (N1/2, SEC 31, T10S, R2E)
San Luis Rey-Escondido Watershed, California
PALM CANYON
Salton Sea Watershed, California

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Ab Brown Sports Complex

Terrace Hills Community Park

Caroline Park

Rancho Mira Loma Park

Glen Avon Heritage Park

Calimesa Park

Yost Park

Reid Park

Gwen Karger Park

Sidmonds Parkway

                                                                                                                       
                                               
HENSHAW SCENIC VISTA OBSERVATION SITE

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