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Guide To Fishing At Lower Otay Lake In Southern CA

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Fishing for largemouth bass, channel catfish, blue catfish, black crappie, white crappie, bluegill and green sunfish at Lower Otay Lake in California.

Lower Otay Lake, CA

Bass, catfish, crappie and sunfish hide among the submerged timber in Lower Otay Lake, an 1,100-acre lake in southwest CA, 10 miles east of Chula Vista. Giant largemouth bass are caught with some regularity here, often weighing over ten pounds as well as many in the mid-range weights.

Access for fishing from the bank is available along most of the twenty five miles of shoreline, with some of the easiest along the west shore. Boat access is via Otay Lake City of San Diego Reservoir boat launch ramp on the west side of the lake, off Wueste Road. Rental boats are available at the concession near the boat landing, which also has bait, fishing tackle and snacks.

Primary fish species residing in Lower Otay Lake

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Largemouth bass Channel catfish Blue catfish Black crappie White Crappie Bluegill Green Sunfish

Lower Otay Lake Amenities

Marina: NO
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: NEARBY
RV Hookups: NEARBY
Lodging: NEARBY
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: NEARBY

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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Fishing Otay Lake Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest corner of the lake, off Wueste Road, this is a four-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Click here for a California fishing license.

Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby

Pio Pico RV Resort & Campground - 619 421-0104

Sweetwater Summit Regional Park Campground - 619 472-7572

Lower Otay Lake CA Map - Fishing & Camping Areas

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Contact Information

Lower Otay Lake
Otay Lake City of San Diego Reservoir
2165 Wueste Rd
Chula Vista, CA 91915
619 397-5212

 

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Lower Otay Reservoir in Southern California.

Fishing for largemouth bass in southwest CA.

Lower Otay Lake, in California.