Son in Cali. needs advice.

[crypt]

hey everybody.my son is stationed in San Diego and loves to bass fish as much as I do. he called asking what I know about lake Miramar.I'm not asking for spots at all,wouldn't do that. but anything he needs to use,techniques etc. any help would be appreciated. I'm in central Fl. and have never been out to see him yet. he just started drill instructor training and has a couple weeks before he starts his first training class and has time to fish. thanks in advance,Crypt.

[J._Bricker]

Congrats on your son being stationed at M.C.R.D. and his new assignment. Unfortunately, I’ve never fished in that part of California, but I’m sure light line and the drop shot might come into play. I suggest posting your question in the Western Bass Fishing section and I’m sure the So Cal guys will be able to help. Good luck and good fishing, JB 

[crypt]

1 hour ago, J._Bricker said:

Congrats on your son being stationed at M.C.R.D. and his new assignment. Unfortunately, I’ve never fished in that part of California, but I’m sure light line and the drop shot might come into play. I suggest posting your question in the Western Bass Fishing section and I’m sure the So Cal guys will be able to help. Good luck and good fishing, JB 

thank you....

 

[BASS302]

@crypt,

I go to San Diego to fish once per year.  I have only been to Miramar once, so I don't have any advice about fishing there.  However, he should check out the San Diego fishing website sdfish.com.  He can signup for a logon id and then check the freshwater reports section.

If he doesn't have a boat, he might want to check out Santee Lakes (basically big ponds).

 

[crypt]

10 hours ago, BASS302 said:

@crypt,

I go to San Diego to fish once per year.  I have only been to Miramar once, so I don't have any advice about fishing there.  However, he should check out the San Diego fishing website sdfish.com.  He can signup for a logon id and then check the freshwater reports section.

If he doesn't have a boat, he might want to check out Santee Lakes (basically big ponds).

 

thank you..

[Caliyak]

Crypt, thank your son for his commitment and service. you must be a proud father. Thank you. 

Here is what I found for you: 

https://www.tripsavvy.com/san-diego-county-lakes-for-fishing-2937307

https://sdfish.com/freshwater-fishing/

 

Also, he can drive up to Orange county and hit up the LA reservoirs like Diamond. But, if he can fish the big blue with his bass fishing gear. He is not limited because of his gear. Plenty of nice fish he can catch.  

lastly, welcome to California 

[JustJames]

Here more info on Lake Miramar from SD Fishing.

https://sdfish.com/lakes/lake-miramar/

This seem to be a very good small lake for fishing with boat and kayak to rent. It is about 1 hr drive from me too bad I never fish there. Maybe @MTPandawould know. If your son wanna drive and fish in Canyon Lake let me know.

[BASS302]

@JustJames,

Good point about MTPanda.

I'm pretty sure  @MTPanda has an account on sdfish (or someone's using his photo).

[MTPanda]

On 11/30/2017 at 7:13 AM, crypt said:

hey everybody.my son is stationed in San Diego and loves to bass fish as much as I do. he called asking what I know about lake Miramar.I'm not asking for spots at all,wouldn't do that. but anything he needs to use,techniques etc. any help would be appreciated. I'm in central Fl. and have never been out to see him yet. he just started drill instructor training and has a couple weeks before he starts his first training class and has time to fish. thanks in advance,Crypt.

 

I don't know much about Miramar except for that the water has been really low so there the private boat launch ramp is closed so not many people have been fishing it that I know of.  There are better lakes in the SD area such as El Capitan, which has usually treated me pretty well each time I've been, Lower Otay, and San V but San V is pretty tough.  Murray is ok and is a tough little lake to figure out.  I've yet to hit up Murray but hear reports from locals here and there.

10 hours ago, JustJames said:

Here more info on Lake Miramar from SD Fishing.

https://sdfish.com/lakes/lake-miramar/

This seem to be a very good small lake for fishing with boat and kayak to rent. It is about 1 hr drive from me too bad I never fish there. Maybe @MTPandawould know. If your son wanna drive and fish in Canyon Lake let me know.

One of these days you gotta come down so we can hit up El Capitan, San V or Otay.  Or Barrett next year when it reopens!

5 hours ago, BASS302 said:

@JustJames,

Good point about MTPanda.

I'm pretty sure  @MTPanda has an account on sdfish (or someone's using his photo).

Yeap that's a me on SDFish.

[crypt]

thank you all so much we really appreciate all the help. I can't wait to get out there next summer to see him and get some fishing time in.

[MTPanda]

11 hours ago, crypt said:

thank you all so much we really appreciate all the help. I can't wait to get out there next summer to see him and get some fishing time in.

When exactly in the summer are you planning on coming? If you can get here in May you can possibly fish Lake Barrett when it reopens.  Definitely a fun time with up to 100 bass in a full day.

[WRB]

Just noticed this thread.

No reason to venture out of the San Diego area to bass fish.

Dixon, El Capitan, Hodges ( closed until Feb.), Jennings, Lower Otay, Miramar, Morena, Murry, Poway, San Vicenre , Sutherland (closed until Mar) and Wolford lakes.

Miramar is extremely clear water and the bass fishing during cold water period is tough.

If the lake is low then the tulies are out of water, most of the catchable bass will be near the dam and that's off limits. I would use a slip shot rigged 6" Roboworm in MM111, with 5 to 6 lb mono on spinning tackle. The are some giant bass in Miramar so a 8" ROF 5 dark trout Hudd swimbait would be a possibility if your son has the right tackle.

Wolhford is a good cold water lake and fishable from shore and also has some giant bass. Slip shot rig using 8 to 10 lb mono, spinning or baitcasting with larger worms like Uptons Cutoms 9" Dragon tail in DV craw would be a good choice. San V the bass go deep so you need boat or rent a boat, all the SoCal finesse presentations work at this lake.

Tom