Lake Cuyamaca

Location: I-5 south to I-805 south in San Diego County. Take 805 to I-8 east to Hwy 79. North on 79 to the lake. Hours: Daily 6am to sunset. Fees: $5, $2.50 for kids. Facilities:Tackle store, boat rentals, camping. Species: Trout, Smallmouth bass, Catfish, Crappie, Bluegill, Sturgeon. Stocking: Trout stocked all year. License: Required. Website: www.lakecuyamaca.org Comments: Cuyamaca State Park has camping, hiking, birdwatching. Waterfowl hunting on Wednesdays and Thursdays during duck season.

Current conditions: (Updated 12/28/08) Those who braved the elements had some success using bait with scent in open water. With a warming week in the forecast the trout appetite should return. Trout inventory is large in numbers and quality of fish. These Jess Ranch trout are outstanding with full tails and fins, great taste, plus an attitude for the fight.

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This information is reliable, but not guarranteed. Hours and Fees subject to change without notice.
Satellite photo by USGS