What are commonly referred to as the San Diego City Lakes are actually the impounding reservoirs which comprise the City of San Diego's municipal water supply system.

Attention: Lake schedules are subject to change and occasional closures. Please be sure to check the "What's New" page for this and other important information

Reservoirs

Barrett, El Capitan, Hodges, Miramar, Morena, Murray, Lower Otay, Upper Otay, San Vicente, Sutherland Map, Directions and Operating Schedules Permits & Fees (daily) Waterfowl Hunting Information City Reservoirs & Recreation Program: Spring/Summer 2009 Schedule Brochure (PDF: 616K) Our Water, Our Responsibility Brochure Insert (PDF: 153K)

Watercraft Information

Private Boats Personal watercraft (jet skis) Water-skiing Quagga Mussels - Boaters Asked to Help Stop the Spread.

Related Information Other Lakes in San Diego County Local and State Agencies Contact Us For additional information or comments, please email us at ssmith@sandiego.gov.

The City has offered the public recreational use of its reservoirs since 1913, when the nucleus of the present water storage system was purchased from private operators. The City of San Diego is widely recognized as a pioneer in the multiple use (for recreation) of water supply reservoirs.

The public is provided supervised recreational access to all of the City's reservoirs for a variety of traditional outdoor activities, including fishing, boating, canoeing, kayaking, sailing, hiking, picnicking, waterfowl hunting, etc. In addition, a highly popular water contact program offering seasonal access for water-skiing, jet skiing and windsurfing was implemented with the approval of the City Council in 1989.