San Diego & SoCal Fishing Forums

Who knows the days that El Capitan, San Vicente,and Otay lake are open for float tubing? Are you guys going to be fishing there this summer or is it just to crowded for tubing?

They should be open for tubing on all days that they allow fishing. I can't think of any examples of that not being true.

Thanks ODB it’s nice to hear from you, it’s been a while man. What days are open for fishing at San v. and el cap.?

@VinnyBass I believe made a lake schedule chart

Below is the San Diego City Lakes Schedule to use mostly as a reference.
I posted this because it is not fun to drive all the way to a lake and find out it is closed that day.
Lake Barrett is closed right now but will be opening in May(not sure of the date)
Just a reminder that Lake Miramar is closed to all watercraft but you can fish from shore there. If anyone
knows anything or has any updates please feel free to add.

That’s the days the lakes are closed on normally open days btw. Which is super helpful. Just google each lake and look at the city website to see what days are open/closed

Thanks for all the info guys , see ya on the lake.

Just to add which is pretty sad:
Float tubers cannot fish Lake Poway, Lake Dixon or Lake Jennings.
I remember when you could fish lake Poway back in the 80's I believe.
Anyway....tight lines guys

self fish wrote: Tue Mar 12, 2024 5:37 am Thanks ODB it’s nice to hear from you, it’s been a while man. What days are open for fishing at San v. and el cap.?

Looks like San V is open Thurs-Mon, and Cap is open Fri-Tues. Hours vary by season.

https://www.sandiego.gov/reservoirs-lakes