Fishing Chollas Reservoir in San Diego County, California

• Overview

  Chollas Reservoir is one of the San Diego County listings for California. The coast is 5.2 miles away. Small at around 15 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Our San Diego County list holds plenty of bigger water. The nearest place of any size is Lemon Grove, 1.9 miles away. Then La Mesa, 3.2 miles, and Spring Valley, 3.8 miles. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Chollas Reservoir

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Nearby survey and observation records mention common carp, bluegill, flathead grey mullet, green sunfish and spotfin croaker. Presence in the area does not guarantee a fish in this exact water on the day. The near bank of Chollas Reservoir is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 57°F in January up to 74°F in August. Fish feed through every month here. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. Chollas Reservoir runs to that rhythm year in and year out. Consistent weather beats warm weather for steady sport.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. Parking is close: a car park sits half a mile from the bank. There is a mapped landing stage 100 yards away. A picnic area is mapped about half a mile away. A toilet block sits half a mile away. Carp respond to sweetcorn or boilies fished patiently on the bottom near feeding areas. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. For a change of water, Lake Murray is 3.6 miles distant. Confirm before you fish Chollas Reservoir.