San Diego County · reservoir · 30 acres
Upper Otay Lake
Upper Otay Lake is a reservoir 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
Partly cloudy
87°
61°
10 mph
1%
Sat
Mostly clear
90°
64°
10 mph
0%
Sun
Overcast
91°
77°
8 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
- Lower Otay Lake1.8 mi
- Eastlake Reservoir (historical)2.5 mi
- Jamul Creek2.6 mi
- Salt Creek3.7 mi
- Dulzura Creek3.8 mi
- Sweetwater Reservoir4.5 mi
- River Botton Reservoir5.2 mi
- Judson Reservoir (historical)7.4 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.
Upper Otay Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Upper Otay Lake?+
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 Upper Otay Lake?+
Upper Otay Lake is a reservoir in San Diego County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.