Santee Lakes

Fishing 101
2026-11-28 09:00 - 10:30, 2026-12-12 09:00 - 10:30, 2026-12-26 09:00 - 22:30, 2027-01-09 09:00 - 10:30, 2027-01-23 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Hey new anglers or those that need a refresher on how to catch fish at Santee Lakes! Join our ranger right outside of the General Store with your rod, fishing permit & bait (you can a grab a permit & bait in the General Store). This class is designed for participants over the age of 5 and children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Max of 10 participants per class so sign up now at the LINK

Santee Lakes Explorer BINGO!
2026-12-01
2026 Park BINGO Challenge is ON at Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve! 📸
Complete fun park activities, snap photo proof, and win prizes!
🎯 BINGO (one line) = FREE park entry
🏆 Blackout (full card) = Day at the Park Pack
FIND BINGO! CARD AND RULES HERE.
Bring completed cards + photos to the General Store to redeem.
Valid through 2026. See BINGO card for full details.

Water Lantern Festival - Holiday Edition
2026-12-13 14:00 - 19:00 | Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve, 9310 Fanita Parkway, Santee, CA, 92071, United States
Water Lantern Festival is filled with fun, happiness, hope, and great memories that you’ll cherish for a lifetime. This is a family-friendly event that can be shared by everyone. Friends, families, neighbors, and lots of people that you haven’t met can come together to create a peaceful, memorable experience. You can purchase your tickets now at the link.
‍What to bring:

Event Ticket
Blanket/Warm Clothes
Camping Chair
Camera
Bug Spray

Schedule of events beginning at 2:00 PM
Gates Open
2:00 – 7:00PM
Enjoy Food Trucks / Music / Fun
4:30PM
Design your Lantern
5:00 – 7:00PM
Lantern Launch
7:00PM
Event Ends
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