Lake Hodges
General Information:
The reservoir was completed in 1918 and has a storage capacity of 37700 acre-ft, 115 ft maximum depth and 27 miles of shoreline. Hodges Reservoir is located approximately 31 miles north of San Diego. When full, the reservoir has 1,234 surface acres, a maximum water depth of 115 feet, and 27 shoreline miles.
In addition to fishing from boats, shore or tube floats, a wheelchair accessible fishing float is available. Minimum size limit for bass is 15 inches. The lake record is 20 lbs 5 ozs.
Hours of Operation:
Lake Hodges is open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays sunrise to sunset, March through October. Overnight camping is not allowed at Lake Hodges.
The fishery consists of Florida-strain largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, bullhead and carp. Minimum size limit for bass is 15 inches. Fish limits are five bass, five catfish and 25 crappie, with no limit on bluegill, bullheads or carp.
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.
Fishing Permits:
Adult $5 | Youth (under15) $2.50
Boat Rentals:
Row Boat $12 | Motor Boat $32
Private Boat Launch:
$5 per boat
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