UPPER OTAY LAKE

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • CALIFORNIA

Upper Otay Lake


April 19, 2024

The Upper Otay Lake fishing area is located in San Diego, California, and offers a variety of fish species, including largemouth bass, bluegill, carp, and catfish. Nearby activities include hiking and picnicking, as well as water sports like kayaking and paddleboarding. Fishing tips include using live bait and fishing early in the morning or late in the afternoon for the best chances of catching a fish. The best time of year to visit is between March and October, with average temperatures ranging from 60-80 degrees Fahrenheit.



Fish Species
Image Alt Blue Catfish
Image Alt Bluegill
Image Alt Common Carp
Image Alt Kelp Bass
Image Alt Largemouth Bass

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Cuyamaca Lake

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

Agua Hedionda

Atlantic Croaker • California Halibut • Kelp Bass

Skinner Lake

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

Lake Henshaw

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

Wohlford Lake

Apache Trout • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass

Dixon Lake

Apache Trout • Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass

San Vicente Reservoir

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

Sutherland Reservoir

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

Encino Public Fishing Area

Miramar Lake

Black Sea Bass • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Common Carp
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

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

Rafting & Kayaking

SANTA MARGARITA RIVER
Santa Margarita 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
DEVIL CANYON TRIBUTARY TO SAN MATEO CREEK
Aliso-San Onofre Watershed, California
MISSION CREEK
Salton Sea Watershed, California
CROUCH RANCH TO MORENA RESERVOIR
Cottonwood-Tijuana 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

                                                       

Francisco Estudillo Heritage Park

Foss Field Park

Sallee Park

Mistletoe Park

Drudin Park

Second Street Park

Catalpa Park

Banta Beatty Park

Bob Long Memorial Ballpark

Hoffman Park

                                                                                                                        
                                               
HENSHAW SCENIC VISTA OBSERVATION SITE

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