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When full, the reservoir has 162 surface acres, a maximum water depth of 114 feet, and 4 shoreline miles. The City of San Diego Water Department is currently upgrading and expanding the Miramar Water Treatment Plant, located at Lake Miramar. The project is split into two phases, the Treatment Plant Upgrade and Expansion Project, and the Early Start Project. The Early Start Project is a collection of raw and treated water pipelines that will bring additional imported water into the treatment plant, and deliver more drinking water to the community. Phase II of the Early Start Project, beginning in late summer 2002, will have impacts on the lake recreation area.

Reservoir has Florida-strain largemouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish, sunfish, and trout (stocked November-May). Minimum size limit for bass is 12 inches. Fish limits are five trout, five bass, five catfish and 25 crappie, with no limit of other species. Fish catch information is updated weekly.

In addition to fishing from boats, patrons can float tube or fish from shore. Use of float tubes is restricted to within 150 feet or less from shore. Float tubers must wear chest waders and have a Coast Guard approved personal flotation device readily available at all times, and have 144 square inches of international orange visible at least 12 inches above the water line. They must also possess a horn or whistle to warn approaching craft.

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This lake is very popular for bicycling, jogging, walking, rollerblading, and picnicking. Patrons can walk to the 3.5 mile point and then must turn around and walk back the way they came giving them a 7.0 mile round trip. Access across the dam is prohibited.

There are 18 barbecues and 48 picnic tables located around the lake. Patrons can bring their own barbecues for use in designated areas only. No ground fires or glass containers are allowed. Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times and at least 50 feet away from the water. Dogs are not allowed on boats (private or rental).

Concession services include outboard motor rentals and sale of State fishing licenses, permits, food, beverages, bait and tackle. For information on prices and/or services or to reserve a rental boat call the concessionaire at (619) 390-0222. Overnight camping is not allowed at Lake Miramar. The nearest camping is at Lake Dixon about 25 miles from the lake. For reservations call (619) 741-3328.

Open for boating and fishing on Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and certain holidays from sunrise to sunset, from November through the end of September. The reservoir's operating schedule is seven days a week for general recreation (walking, picnicking, etc.) year-round.

Miramar Reservoir is located approximately 18 miles north of San Diego. From Interstate 15, go east on Mira Mesa Boulevard, turn south on Scripps Ranch Boulevard, then east on Scripps Lake Drive.

San Diego county, Miramar Reservoir page

San Diego county, weekly fish report