CONNECT with the CityHodges Reservoir
Hours of Operation
NOTICE: All vessels must be inspected for quagga mussels by City reservoir staff at the Quagga Inspection Station before entering the reservoir (Quagga Inspection Station is located near the boat launch ramp). 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
- Standup Paddleboards
- Windsurfing
Fishing
Wheelchair accessible
Leashed Dogs
Picnic Tables
Barbecue Areas
Gas barbecues are 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
Anglers 16 years of age or older must have a valid California Fishing License. The 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 (16 to 65 years) | $11 per person |
| Youth (ages 8 to 15 years) Children 7 years and under are free. | $4 per person |
| Seniors (age 65 years and older) | $6 per person |
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About Hodges Reservoir
Hodges Reservoir was created by building the 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 and Dam FAQ (revised February 2025).
- 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