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When full, the reservoir has 171.1 surface acres, a maximum water depth of 95 feet, and 3.2 shoreline miles.

Reservoir has Florida-strain largemouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish, black crappie 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 on other species.

(Comming soon!)

With more than $700,000 in improvements now completed, it is a premier facility, boasting a new two-lane launch ramp, courtesy dock and restrooms along with a repaved parking lot and new landscaping.

This lake is very popular for bicycling, jogging, walking, rollerblading, and picnicking. Patrons can walk only as far as the dam gate (approximately 3.2 miles) and then must return.

There are 10 barbecues and 64 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). 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. Also, pedal-boats and canoes are available for renting on days lake is open for fishing.

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.

There is no camping allowed at Murray. The nearest camping is at Lake Jennings County Park about 20 miles east of the lake. For reservations call (619) 565-3600.

The reservoir's operating schedule includes boating and fishing on Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday, and certain holidays from sunrise to sunset, from November through Labor Day. Open for general recreation (walking, picnicking, etc.) seven days a week, year-round.

Murray Reservoir is located within the boundary of Mission Trails Regional Park, which lies between the city of San Diego and the neighboring communities of La Mesa and Santee. From Interstate 8, exit on Lake Murray Boulevard north, turn left on Kiowa Drive.

San Diego county, Murray Reservoir page

San Diego county, weekly fish report