memo43 Posted July 6, 2009 Posted July 6, 2009 Going back to San Diego, to get stationed at Pendelton. Looking for new places to fish in the Diego area, Especialy since this is my first official season. I will be heading back at the end of aug. Also I am a non boater so hopefully it will change once i get settled in. thanks in advance. memo Quote
Bass_Stomper Posted July 6, 2009 Posted July 6, 2009 Hey, how's it going devil dog?... Yeah, I hate that one too. Lol. First of all welcome to sunny socal, camp pendleton isn't too bad. At least it ain't twenty-nine palms. As far as bass spots, about the best one would be Laguna Niguel if you're stationed on the north end of pendleton. To the south or "Mainside" is Lake Dixon in Escondido, which also has some pretty good catfishing in the summer. Anything else feel free to ask me, I'm on my way out now so I won't be hitting these waters too much longer. Also, the lake on base (Lake O'Neill) is a hit or miss. I've gone some days when the fishing is pretty good, and other days when you won't even think there's ANY fish in there. Mostly bad days, but on a weekend with nothing to do, it can be pretty relaxing. Using live shiners as bait is about the best way to fish O'neill. Not much else seems to work. Quote
Super User Hammer 4 Posted July 6, 2009 Super User Posted July 6, 2009 Welcome back..and thanks for your service.. 8-) Also in Escondido is lake hodges, open wed, sat and sunday only..if your willing to hike a bit, you can shore fish, they also have rental boats. Then in SD there s a few lakes down there too. If you want to travel a bit, you have lake Skinner, and DVL, although I'd recomend Skinner, as it has more to offer, like camping, and a bunch of related activites..it's in the city of Winchester. Quote
Bass_Stomper Posted July 7, 2009 Posted July 7, 2009 Welcome back..and thanks for your service.. 8-) Also in Escondido is lake hodges, open wed, sat and sunday only..if your willing to hike a bit, you can shore fish, they also have rental boats. Then in SD there s a few lakes down there too. If you want to travel a bit, you have lake Skinner, and DVL, although I'd recomend Skinner, as it has more to offer, like camping, and a bunch of related activites..it's in the city of Winchester. Lake HODGE. That's the other lake. Me and my buddy had heard of it but we forgot the name. I'll probably go there tomorrow. Thanks for the name drop. NINJA EDIT: wait tomorrows not wednesday. Quote
Super User Hammer 4 Posted July 7, 2009 Super User Posted July 7, 2009 Take lots of xtra hooks, and lures... Quote
memo43 Posted July 7, 2009 Author Posted July 7, 2009 thanks to all for the responces, hopefully some day i get to fish with Bass_Stomper as well as Hammer 4. once again thaks an cant wait till the unpacking is done, an I can slip out on the water. memo Quote
SD_BaSsAsSiN Posted July 16, 2009 Posted July 16, 2009 First off let me say thanks for serving for our country Second, if you did any fishing at all in Virginia do not expect the same kind of fishing out here. I'm from Virginia Beach and I moved out here almost 2 years ago. The lakes out here are nice but unfortunately due to it being so dry in the last few years they are really low. I fished Hodges last Sunday and I was in shock at how low the water is. Its about 15 feet low. There is definitely plenty of fish but getting to them is a chore because of all the exposed trees that are suppose to be underwater. San Diego County Water Dept releases a weekly measurement of all the reservoirs they run and most of the lakes are in the 55 to 85% full range. The 2 lakes that have the least amout of water loss are Miramar Lake near Miramar and Murray Lake in La Mesa. I haven't fished much out here, didn't have anyone to go with until recently so I can't say what the situation is as a whole. I am just going by talking with other fishermen at walmart and the lakes I have been to. I will say that there are a lot of waterholes around this area that I can't wait to drop a lure into. We are going to fish Lake Dixon in Escondido next time. The biggest largemouth ever pulled out of water alive was pulled out of Dixon(25lbs 1oz) so you know there are big bass in there. El Capitan is suppose to be decent as well as Otay down in Chula Vista. Lake Elsinore is the biggest if that's what you are looking for. San Vicente is closed from what the SDWD website says but I have heard its good fishing there as well. They flooded a town to create the reservoir and partial buildings are still under there. That's just what I have heard so I don't know if that is true or not. There are several little places as well like the Santee Lakes, Lake Jennings and Lake Poway. Jennings and Poway are more like parks near lakes. I would not recommend Poway at all. There are fish in it but it is really deep(118'), half of it is barricaded so you can't fish the whole lake and the recreational activities just kill any kind of fishing success. If Poway was a fishing only lake it would be nice but it is too small to have 25 to 30 boats on the water with kids screaming, paddle boats splashing, teenagers playing bumper boats to fish there. I haven't been to Jennings yet and am hesitant to go after my experience at Poway. My favorite small lake to fish has to be the Santee Lakes. They have 4 lakes lined up next to each other that are stocked with a healthy largemouth population. I like fishing there because its quiet, no boats are allowed, and its right down the street from where I live. They remind me of farm ponds back in VA with a Socal twist. They stock them every spring with catfish and every fall with trout and there is a healthy bluegill population as well. I am sure there are more around as well I just haven't found them yet. There are plenty of fishing spots here in Socal if they could just keep water in them. The ones I mentioned are just a few that I have heard are the best spots to check out. If you want to go further up north there are several more lakes to check out too. Castaic Lake, Casitas Lake and Diamond Valley Lake are a few that have been recommended to us and if you don't mind a little drive, Big Bear Lake up by San Bernadino. Like I said plenty of places to fish just don't expect it to be like the east coast. Hope this helps. Quote
memo43 Posted July 16, 2009 Author Posted July 16, 2009 Thanks for the indepth heads up SD_BaSsAsSiN I should be there the first week of Sept. Hopefully just in time for the summer/fall transition. Maybe we can hook up once mam gets everything settled in. As for the everything that I do in regards to serveing. it should be me that should be giving thanks. Thanks for your support without Americans like yourself, then my job would be meaningless. Once again I can't wait to move back and wet some lines. maybe we could hook up sometime an see what we can pull out of the water. memo Quote
duxfan Posted July 17, 2009 Posted July 17, 2009 First Memo thank you for serving our country, seriously!! As for fishing spots, I'm a newbie and I'm even catching decent bass at Diamond Valley Lake in Hemet. It's only about 45min from Pendleton so not too far. You can rent a bout on Wed for half price but shore fishing isnt too bad, just gets real hot so bring plenty of water! Quote
memo43 Posted July 20, 2009 Author Posted July 20, 2009 Thanx duxfan, shore fishing is my primary way of fishing, at least until I get a boat (someday) So i take it you live in hemet? we should get together. all of the so-cal guys an do a meet an greet, then some fishing. "I am here to serve, only because there are some that just can't. but together we all serve our country one way or anothor" memo Quote
UrbanAngler Posted August 12, 2009 Posted August 12, 2009 there's tons of nice lakes in S.D, not to mention the big blue too. i'm sure you'll find a spot you'll like. Quote
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