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Hours & Fees

Monday – Thursday: 8 a.m. to one half hour before Dusk

Friday – Sunday: 6 a.m. to one half hour before Dusk

Weekdays: $3/vehicle

Weekend/Holiday: $5/vehicle

 
 

Park Maps & Information

Click Here for photo gallery and facility maps of the 190 acre Recreation Preserve.

 

 
 

 

FISHING

Fishing Permit Required Daily

No State Fishing License Required

$9/day Adult Fishing Permit
$6/day Junior Fishing Permit-Ages 15 & under
$6/night Adult Night Fishing Permit for Campers
$3/night Junior Night Fishing Permit for Campers
$4/day Extra Pole Stamp
$55/year Annual Permit(application required)-For Seniors 65+, Youth 15 & under, Disabled
Family Fishing

Gates open for fishing at 8:00 a.m. Monday-Thursday and 6:00 a.m. Friday-Sunday.

Our seven lakes are stocked with Catfish and Rainbow Trout on a seasonal basis. Bass and Bluegill are also prevelant in the lakes. Lakes 1-5 are for day use fishing, while lakes 6-7 are for registered campers.

Fishing Fun

Stocking Schedule

Click here for the latest stocking information.

We have a “Catch & Release” policy for all Largemouth Bass. There is a limit of 5 each on Catfish and Trout. Policy strictly enforced.

Fishing Photo Gallery

 

Lakes #1. #2, #3, and #4 will be open for fishing from 5:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. A separate night fishing permit is required.   Radios are not permitted and lanterns are required. Click here  to view night fishing flyer.

Best Bass Lures/Bait Topwater frogs and buzzbaits have been working very well.
Best Bass Spots East Lake 3, East Lake 5.
Best Trout Lures/Bait The most common setup is a small treble hook, with a short leader (8”-10”) and a sliding egg weight. The combo of chartreuse power bait along with half of a nightcrawler (blown up) landed many trout last season.
Best Trout Spots

 

Lakes 2,3 and 4 are the lakes we stock with Rainbow Trout. Trout are caught all around these lakes. You can cast as far as you can or simply throw out a line eight feet from shore and be successful.

*Trout fishing is seasonal. We stock Rainbow Trout during the months of November-March.

Best Catfish Bait Mackerel seems to be a crowd favorite as well as mealworms.
Best Catfish Spots North Lake 4, close to shore.

 

Average Lake Water Temperatures

 

Average Lake Temperatures

Temperatures are in Fahrenheit and based on the average tempuratures during 2006-2008.

 

 

Equipment & Tackle

Purchase all of your fishing tackle favorites at our General Store. Shirts, hats and other items are also available.

Tackle Sold in General Store

 

Santee Lakes Gear in General Store

Temporary Ban on personal watercraft or float tubes due to Quagga Mussels being spotted in lakes in San Diego County. No live Shiners allowed for fishing.  Click here to learn why.

 

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