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Hodges Reservoir
Hours of Operation
NOTICE: Hodges Reservoir is open for the season for kayaking, canoeing, shore fishing, rental boat fishing and float tubes. Currently, the City’s Domestic Water Supply Permit with the state Division of Drinking Water does not allow water contact activities of any kind, due to water quality. Learn more. about closure
Open
FEBRUARY - OCTOBER
Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday
sunrise to sunset
Closed
NOVEMBER - JANUARY
Holiday Schedule:
OPEN - Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day
CLOSED - Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day
Recreation
Water Activities, including:
- Rental Boats
- Canoes
- Kayaks
- Float Tubes
Fishing
Wheelchair accessible
Leashed Dogs
Picnic Tables
Barbecue Areas
Gas barbecues allowed in designated areas
Restrooms
No Swimming
No Water Contact Activities
No Dogs Allowed on Boats
No Water Fountains
No Camping
No Ground Fires
No Glass Containers
No Littering
No Fish Cleaning Stations
No Boat Launch
Permits and Fees
A valid California Fishing License is required for anglers 16 years of age or older. California Department of Fish and Wildlife Freshwater Sport regulations and City regulations are strictly enforced.
Patrons can purchase permits from the electronic pay station or iron ranger box (envelope system).
CASH OR CHECK ONLY
| Fishing | |
| Adults | $11 per person |
| Youth (ages 8 to 15) Children 7 and under are free. |
$4 per person |
| Seniors (age 65 and older) | $6 per person |
| Boating | |
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Concessions
Concession facilitates may or may not be available. See Rocky Mountain Concession's website for its operating schedule.
About Hodges Reservoir
Hodges Reservoir was created with the building of Hodges Dam on San Dieguito Creek in 1918. The City of San Diego purchased the dam and reservoir in 1925. Operated and maintained by the City of San Diego's Public Utilities Department, the reservoir currently serves the San Dieguito Water District and Santa Fe Irrigation District as well as the City. When full, the reservoir has 1,234 surface acres, a maximum water depth of 115 feet and 27 shoreline miles. Hodges Reservoir has a water storage capacity of 30,251 acre-feet. Water levels are monitored.
- For general information about Hodges Reservoir, please see the Hodges Reservoir FAQ (revised February 2024).
- For information about the dam maintenance project at Hodges Dam, please see the Hodges Dam Maintenance FAQ (revised September 2022).
- See a video about the work that was done at Hodges Dam (December 2022)
Photo courtesy of SDFish.com