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Hours of Operation
Murray Reservoir is closed the second 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
Restrooms
Fishing
Leashed Dogs
Picnic Tables
Barbecue Areas
Gas barbecues allowed in designated areas
No Smoking
No Stand Up Paddleboards
No Swimming
No Wading
No Dogs Allowed on Boats
No Water Fountains
No Camping
No Ground Fires
No Alcoholic Beverages
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 | |
|
Private Boating and Watercraft, including:
|
$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 Murray Reservoir
The City of San Diego took over operation of the Murray Reservoir in 1950 from the Helix Irrigation District. The City purchased the reservoir from Helix 10 years later. Murray Reservoir is located in the eastern part of the City, north of Interstate 8 and Lake Murray Boulevard, on the border with the City of La Mesa. When full, the reservoir has 171.1 surface acres, a maximum water depth of 95 feet and 3.2 shoreline miles. Murray Reservoir has a water storage capacity of 4,684.2-acre feet.
Photo courtesy of SDFish.com