Chollas Park Lake fishing

Common questions

What fish are at Chollas Park Lake?

Fishing Chollas Park Lake is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. Mixed Trout accounts for 4 of 5 plants on record, ahead of Catfish. Mixed Trout was last stocked February 15, 2026. Catfish was last stocked June 21, 2026. Bluegill (Described as a resident population alongside seasonal trout and catfish stockings), Largemouth bass, and Rainbow Trout (Per CDFW's 2026 Provisional Stocking Plan for this water (a planning document, not a confirmed release)) are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Chollas Park Lake stocked?

Last stocked June 21, 2026. It is stocked about 2.5 times a year since 2025, most often in January and February.

How do you get on Chollas Park Lake?

Shore fishing is available and no fee is required. The nearest town is San Diego, CA. Facilities include restrooms. San Diego's only youth-only fishing lake, restricted to anglers 15 and under and free of charge. Fished from the shoreline and piers, including the Joe Bain Memorial Fishing Pier, around an 0.8-mile loop trail. Built in 1901 as a city water-supply reservoir.

Which lakes near Chollas Park Lake were stocked more recently?

Cuyamaca Lake (33.6 mi) was stocked more recently. Cuyamaca Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout.

How Chollas Park Lake is stocked

Cuyamaca Lake (33.6 mi) was stocked more recently. Cuyamaca Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout.