Trout Fishing Tips, News, & More

Catch a Tagged Trout and Win a Prize!

Lake Cuyamaca is well known to San Diego anglers. Recently, five Alpers trout were tagged and released into the lake. All but two have been caught. Catching a tagged trout will reward the angler with motor boat rental and 4 fishing permits for 1 one day!!!

Mt. Lassen will be stocking 1,200 lbs of the finest trout once again this week!! Last week 50lbs of trophy trout between 8lbs and 12 lbs were stocked.

In addition to its trophy trout, Lake Cuyamaca offers a fully interactive GPS fishing guide (to help you find the fishing hot spots at the lake).

Good luck catching those two tagged Alpers trout!

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Winter Trout Fishing in San Diego

There are lots of opportunities for trout fishing this winter in San Diego, California. San Diego has several urban fishing lakes which will continue to be stocked through the winter - and some of these lakes will be stocked with large size trout.

Lake Cuyamaca offers free fishing classes every Saturday at 10 a.m. Trout Fishing tips and techniques are discussed as well as a variety of other topics. They'll even teach the true beginners how to cast.

Other trout fishing lakes in the San Diego area include: Murray, Dixon, el Capitan, Henshaw, Jennings, Loveland, Miramar, Morena, Poway, Sweetwater, Wohlford, San Vicente, and Santee Lakes.

Trout Fishing Opportunities For the Kids

Chollas Lake is open daily to kids age 15 and under. There's plenty of other things do there for adults - but only the kids can fish. The lake was recently stocked, kids should have an easier time catching trout.

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Bigger Trout Being Stocked in San Diego Lakes

It's been a common theme this fall, but cooler weather makes for better trout fishing. Many states are preparing for the winter trout fishing season by stocking larger trout in their lakes.

Lakes Cuyamaca, Santee, Dixon, Jennings and Poway are stocking regularly now and some are even stocking fish in the 4 - 8 lb range. Limits on bait and lures are common at most lakes. So be sure to check the regs before fishing.

These lakes offer a great opportunity for youngsters who are new to trout fishing. Trout will be more active in these cooler conditions and are easier to catch.

Lake Cuyamaca even offers free fishing lessons every Saturday at 10:00 a.m.

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