San Diego County · stream · order 5 river · ~66 cfs typical
Sweetwater River
Sweetwater River is a stream in San Diego County, California. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from California's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
78°
64°
12 mph
0%
Sat
Mostly clear
78°
64°
10 mph
2%
Sun
Overcast
85°
74°
9 mph
0%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Paradise Creek0.7 mi
- Otay River2.5 mi
- Chollas Creek3.3 mi
- Judson Reservoir (historical)4.1 mi
- Highland Reservoir (historical)4.7 mi
- Tijuana River6.1 mi
- Chollas Reservoir7.2 mi
- Sweetwater Reservoir8.1 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official CA regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Sweetwater River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Sweetwater River?+
Yes — California requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Sweetwater River?+
Sweetwater River is a stream in San Diego County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.