Best Float Tube Lakes

[CBFishes]

What’s up everyone,

I’m getting my first float in the next week or so. My buddy and I are going to Barrett but I’m new to tubing and was wondering what other lakes are recommended?

I’m willing to venture out of SD as well. Thanks!

[inthedeep2]

otay, el cap, murray.
dont be afraid of the bay either.

[Dannicus]

All of them that allow it. My favorites are Otay, El Cap, Murray, and Hodges... Aside from Barrett which is a given loo

[camobass]

The ones you have to walk in camo through spiderwebs and brush in pitch black without ever shining a light all night long.

[Carpkiller]

otay, el cap, murray.
dont be afraid of the bay either.

What he said.
Both bays can be a lot of fun on a float tube, once you figure out the tides..as far as being able to get back to your launch spot. Catching spotted bay bass can be stupid-easy, and you might get into a dozen other species.
And at this time of year, you can tube Mariner's Basin in Mission Bay to get comfortable on your tube; the water's warming up so you won't even need to wear waders.

[Spektrum]

Once you go to Barrett, no other lake will come close.