Dixon Reservoir Fishing in San Diego County, California

• Overview

  The San Diego County entry here is Dixon Reservoir, in California. It sits 16 miles in from the sea. It runs to roughly 63 acres — big enough to hold fish away from the bank, small enough to learn. The edge runs 1.4 miles or so, easy to work in an afternoon. Nearest town is Escondido, 3.7 miles off. Valley Center is 4 miles and Hidden Meadows 5.9 miles. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Dixon Reservoir

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Records collected within a few miles name bluegill, rainbow trout and Florida largemouth bass. Local agencies hold the definitive list for this water. On Dixon Reservoir the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 76°F, the coldest about 55°F. The year runs unbroken and warm. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. Time your trip to Dixon Reservoir by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. The nearest car park is half a mile from the water. There is a pier recorded roughly half a mile away. There is a campsite half a mile from the water. A toilet block sits half a mile away. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Lake Wohlford sits 3 miles off and takes the overflow. Treat Dixon Reservoir as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.