Hanging out in suburban San Diego is different from L.A. Instead of punkers, Goths, and trendsetters at a mall, you might find bohemian campers, hardcore bass fishers, and waterskiing wizards at a lake. There are a good number to choose from, depending on your needs, and most are stocked full with fish regularly. Other options for lakeside leisure are hiking, boating, tubing, and wildlife watching. You’ll be a return customer in no time.
- Noelani Daniel
San Diego Lakes
- Barrett Lake
- This is one nature attraction you need a ticket for. Barrett Reservoir is unique among the San Diego lakes in that access is by reservation only in order to preserve the fish and increase the quality of the fishing experience.
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- Dixon Lake
- How can a fish with a beauty mark be such a monster? In recent years, Lake Dixon has become a place of fishing lore. In 2001, a 20 lb. 12 oz. bass was caught and identified by the large black mole on her chin.
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- El Capitan Reservoir
- You’ll be saluting the day when you visit El Capitan Reservoir. This is the largest lake in San Diego, and with water stretching as far as the eye can see, El Capitan is a limitless playground for aquatic fun.
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- Lake Cuyamaca
- How long has it been since you really enjoyed nature? Since you took the time not only to smell the pine trees, but also to fall sleep among them?
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- Lake Henshaw
- Amenities are defiantly included at this lakeside retreat. Henshaw is perfect for less extreme campers; the ones that prefer cabins equipped with heat (and cookware, a hot shower, fridge and coffee maker,) offering a comfortable nature stay at the foot of the Palomar Mountains.
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- Lake Jennings
- Rolling hills, prancing deer, tree-hugging bobcats, cartoonish coyotes…who needs the Wild Animal Park when you have Lake Jennings?
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