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Miramar Reservoir
Water activities to be suspended at Miramar Reservoir during underwater pipeline construction project beginning Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023. Learn more.
Hours of Operation
Miramar Reservoir is closed the first Tuesday of each month. More info about closure
Open daily - sunrise to sunset
Holiday Schedule:
OPEN - Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day
CLOSED - Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day
Recreation
Water Activities, including:
- Boats
- Canoes
- Kayaks
- Float Tubes
Water Fountains
Fishing
Leashed Dogs
Picnic Tables
Barbecue Areas
Gas barbecues allowed in designated areas
Restrooms
No Stand Up Paddleboards
No Swimming
No Wading
No Dogs Allowed on Boats
No Camping
No Ground Fires
No Glass Containers
No Littering
No Fish Cleaning Stations
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.
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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Private Boating and Watercraft, including:
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$11 per boat/craft $6 per craft |
Concessions
Concession facilitates may or may not be available. See Rocky Mountain Concession's website for its operating schedule.
About Miramar Reservoir
Miramar Reservoir is owned, operated and maintained by the City of San Diego. Located in the Scripps Ranch community, the dam and reservoir were completed in 1960 as part of the second San Diego Aqueduct project. Water flowing south to the reservoir originates from both the Colorado River Aqueduct and the California Aqueduct. The reservoir is adjacent to the City's Miramar Water Treatment Plant, which serves the northern part of the City. When full, the reservoir has 162 surface acres, a maximum water depth of 114 feet and 4 shoreline miles. Miramar Reservoir has a water storage capacity of 6,682.4-acre feet. Water levels are monitored weekly. See the Miramar Reservoir fact sheet for more information.
Photo courtesy of SDFish.com