Lower Otay Reservoir
Lower Otay hold the county record bluegill (3.5 pounds). Lower
Otay Reservoir is located within a 30-minute drive of downtown San Diego,
approximately 8 miles east of Chula Vista. See the "What's New" page for current schedule.
Directions: From Interstate 805, exit on Telegraph Canyon Road going
east, turn south on Wueste Road.
When full Lower Otay Reservoir has 1,100 surface acres, a maximum water
depth of 137.5 feet, and 25 shoreline miles. Water
levels are monitored weekly.
There are 13 barbecues and 16 picnic tables in the picnic area.
Patrons can bring self-contained barbecues for use in designated areas
only. No ground fires or glass containers are allowed. Dogs must be
kept on a leash at all times and at least 50 feet away from the water.
Dogs are not allowed on boats (private or rental).
The City of San Diego Water Department is proud that Lower Otay is
the home of the United States Olympic Training center for rowing sports.
 Lower
Otay's fish include Florida-strain largemouth bass, bluegill, black
and white crappie, channel catfish, blue catfish, white catfish and
bullhead. Minimum size limit for bass is 12 inches. Fish limits are
five bass, five catfish and 25 crappie, with no limit on other species.
Fish catch information is updated weekly.
In addition to fishing from boats, patrons can float tube or fish from
shore. All roadside of Otay and Harvey Arms and both sides of North
Point are accessible by foot. Use of float tubes is restricted to within
150 feet or less from shore. Float tubers must wear chest waders and
have a Coast Guard approved personal flotation device readily available at all times, and have
144 square inches of international orange visible at least 12 inches
above the water line. They must also possess a horn or whistle to warn
approaching craft. Any float tube that uses oars or has a motor
must purchase a private boat use permit.
Overnight camping is not allowed at Lower Otay. The nearest camping
is Thousand Trails (2 miles away) or Sweetwater and Bonita County Parks
(5 miles away). For reservations at County Parks call (858) 565-3600.
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