LOWER OTAY RESERVOIR

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • CALIFORNIA

Lower Otay Reservoir


April 18, 2024

Lower Otay Reservoir is located in San Diego County, California, and is a popular fishing destination for anglers. The reservoir is stocked with several species of fish, such as largemouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish, and crappie. Anglers can also catch rainbow trout during the winter months. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and picnicking. Fishing tips include using plastic worms and swimbaits for bass and using worms or small jigs for bluegill and crappie. The best time of the year to visit is in the spring or fall when temperatures are comfortable, ranging from the mid-60s to low 80s.



Fish Species
Image Alt Apache Trout
Image Alt Black Crappie
Image Alt Blue Catfish
Image Alt Bluegill
Image Alt Channel Catfish
Image Alt Kelp Bass
Image Alt Largemouth Bass
Image Alt Rainbow Trout

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Lake Henshaw

Apache Trout • Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Channel Catfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Rainbow Trout

Encino Public Fishing Area

Agua Hedionda

Atlantic Croaker • California Halibut • Kelp Bass

Miramar Lake

Black Sea Bass • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Common Carp

Cuyamaca Lake

Apache Trout • Black Crappie • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Rainbow Trout

San Vicente Reservoir

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Hodges Lake

Apache Trout • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Channel Catfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Rainbow Trout

Sutherland Reservoir

Apache Trout • Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Rainbow Trout

Dixon Lake

Apache Trout • Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass

Wohlford Lake

Apache Trout • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

HIGHWAY 76 26439, SANTA YSABEL
San Luis Rey-Escondido Watershed, California
MISSION BAY DRIVE SAN DIEGO
San Diego Watershed, California
SHORE DRIVE SAN DIEGO
Watershed,
MISSION BAY DRIVE SAN DIEGO
San Diego Watershed, California
SANTA CLARA PLACE 1001, SAN DIEGO
San Diego Watershed, California
LAKE HODGES BOAT LAUNCHING AREA
San Diego Watershed, California
SUTHERLAND DAM ROAD 21568-21722, RAMONA
San Diego Watershed, California
GLORIETTA BAY MARINA A CALIFORNIA YACHT MARINA
San Diego Watershed, California
LAKE MIRAMAR
San Diego Watershed, California
PUBLIC BOAT LAUNCHING FACILITY
Watershed,

Rafting & Kayaking

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
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
SANTA MARGARITA RIVER
Santa Margarita Watershed, California
CROUCH RANCH TO MORENA RESERVOIR
Cottonwood-Tijuana Watershed, California
PALM CANYON
Salton Sea 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

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

North Jackson Park

Freedom Park Boot Camp

Humber Park

Gibbel Park

Cawson Park

Bill Gray Park

Mount San Jacinto State Park

Searles Sports Park

Motte Field Park

Patton Park

                                                                                                                        
                                               
HENSHAW SCENIC VISTA OBSERVATION SITE

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