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When full Sutherland Reservoir has 556.8 surface acres, a maximum water depth of 145 feet, and 5.25 shoreline miles.

Lake Sutherland offers fishing for Florida-strain largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, redear sunfish, channel catfish, blue catfish, bullhead, and carp. Minimum size limit for bass is 12 inches. Standard daily bag limits are 5 bass, 5 catfish and 25 crappie, with no limit on other species.

In addition to fishing from boats, patrons can float tube or fish from shore. One and 3/4 miles of west shoreline and Santa Ysabel Arm are accessible by foot. 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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There are four barbecues and 12 picnic tables in the picnic area. Patrons can bring self-contained 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 tackle and 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) 698-3474.

There is no camping allowed at Sutherland. The nearest camping is Dos Picos County Park (12 miles west) or William Heise County Park. For reservations at County Parks call (619) 565-3600.

The reservoir's operating schedule is Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and certain holidays from sunrise to sunset, from mid-March to October 13, 2002.

Sutherland is open for waterfowl hunting on Wednesdays and Sundays during the season (November 3, 2002, through January 26, 2003). Reservations are accepted beginning October 5, 2002, at the San Vicente facility in Lakeside.

Sutherland Reservoir is located approximately 45 miles northeast of San Diego, between Ramona and Julian. From Highway 78 take Sutherland Dam Road north to the reservoir. From the gate it's about .7 mile to the concession/launch area.

San Diego county, Sutherland Reservoir page

San Diego county, weekly fish report