Fishing at Lake Miramar, San Diego County, California

• Overview

  Lake Miramar is set in San Diego County, California. The bank is 696 feet above sea level. At about 145 acres, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. The bank runs about 1.6 miles all the way round, so one visit can cover most of it. Mira Mesa is the closest town at 2.6 miles. For a city, El Cajon is 12 miles off. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Lake Miramar

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Open occurrence data for the surrounding area lists bluegill, green sunfish, channel catfish, redear sunfish and Florida largemouth bass. The list reflects reported sightings and surveys rather than what is stocked. Lake Miramar gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect August near 74°F and January near 56°F on the long-run figures. Year-round warmth means year-round fishing, with early starts in summer. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Lake Miramar fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. Boat access is recorded roughly half a mile away. Lake Miramar Marina sits half a mile away and handles boats. Public data has parking about half a mile from the shore. There is a pier recorded roughly 40 yards away. A picnic spot sits half a mile from the bank. Mapping records toilets within 90 yards. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Should this one be busy, Spot 10 is 6.3 miles off.