Lake Morena Regional Park - Campo, CA

Trout – DFG plant 1600 lbs.  Trout are biting late morning/early afternoon.  Shore - try Powerbait by the launch or working the shoreline with a Rainbow Rapala or Kastmaster.  Boat – head for the dam stopping in Paradise Cove and working the northern shoreline towards the dam.

Mickey Marvel, El Cajon, 6lb 8oz cabin cove   Ed Schult, Campo, 9lb 6oz cabin cove

Bass – Slow.  Several smaller bass caught while going for trout.  Trying for the larger fish, but no luck yet.  Water temp is 47 degrees.

Bluegills – Slow.

Crappie – Slow.

Catfish – Slow.

NOTE - No open flames allowed during ‘Red Flag Warnings’

Be sure to bring your catch into the Ranger Station to weigh and record your fish. This helps park staff keep track of the fish population and you may also get your name in the local paper! The maximum creel limit for trout, bass or catfish is five fish per person. Limits for crappie and bluegill are 25 per angler. There is no ‘catch and release’ of trout. Bass must be at least 12” long to keep.

The lake is open daily for fishing and boating.  Park hours for fishing and day use are ½ hour before sunrise to ½ hour after sunset.  No swimming at Lake Morena Park.  Motorboats and rowboats are available for rent Wednesdays thru Sundays.  Motorboats rent for $35.  Rowboats rent for $15.00. (Must have own motor)  Our boat ramp will accommodate vessels up to 18’ long.  Watch out for submerged rocks! 

For daily fishing updates, call Lake Morena’s recorded fishing line at (619) 478-5473.  A valid California Fishing License is required (not sold at the park), in addition to the lake’s daily Fishing permit available at the Lake Morena Ranger Station. 

If you are planning to camp with us in the near future, be sure to make your reservations early. Our reservation number, 877-565-3600 (858-565-3600 from outside the County), is now answered seven days a week, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The folks at the reservation desk would be glad to help you with a reservation.

South Shore Campground: Reservations are recommended for camping at the main campground on the South Shore. This campground offers partial hookup sites (water and electric), as well as several developed sites. The main restroom offers hot showers and flush toilets, and is handicapped accessible.

The dump station is currently closed. Please use the Buckman Springs rest area.

North Shore Primitive Campground: This campground is closed until further notice because of the lake’s low water level.