Lake Murray fishing

Common questions

What fish are at Lake Murray?

Fishing Lake Murray is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 6 plants on record are Mixed Trout. Mixed Trout was last stocked March 1, 2026. largemouth bass (Resident warmwater species reported by anglers alongside CDFW-stocked trout), bluegill (Resident panfish reported by anglers alongside CDFW-stocked trout), channel catfish (Resident species reported by anglers alongside CDFW-stocked trout), and crappie (Resident species reported by anglers alongside CDFW-stocked trout), plus 1 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Lake Murray stocked?

Last stocked March 1, 2026. It is stocked about 3 times a year since 2025, most often in January and February.

How do you get on Lake Murray?

Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, it is float tube friendly, and no fee is required. The nearest town is San Diego, CA. City of San Diego drinking-water reservoir within Lake Murray Community Park; free shore fishing, a paved shoreline path popular for walking/jogging, and rentals for kayaks, canoes, and other non-motorized craft (no private boats).

Which lakes near Lake Murray were stocked more recently?

Chollas Park Lake (3.6 mi), Cuyamaca Lake (30.9 mi), and Doane Pond (39.1 mi) were stocked more recently. Chollas Park Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Cuyamaca Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout, and Doane Pond is also stocked with Mixed Trout.

How Lake Murray is stocked

Chollas Park Lake (3.6 mi), Cuyamaca Lake (30.9 mi), and Doane Pond (39.1 mi) were stocked more recently. Chollas Park Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Cuyamaca Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout, and Doane Pond is also stocked with Mixed Trout.