Upper Otay Reservoir
- Type
- Catch-and-release fishing reservoir
- Address
- 12161 Otay Lakes Rd., Chula Vista, CA 91915
- Open
- Wed, Sat and Sun, sunrise to sunset
- Boating
- Not allowed; float tubes OK
- Kayak & SUP
- Fishing
- Dog-friendly
- Restrooms
About this fishing area
Upper Otay Reservoir is a small City of San Diego reservoir above Lower Otay Lake in Chula Vista, kept as a catch-and-release fishery for northern-strain largemouth bass.
Fishing
Fishing is from shore or float tube only, with artificial lures and barbless hooks. Every fish goes back. Bluegill, catfish, crappie and carp share the lake with the bass.
Access
Anglers can walk in from sunrise to sunset on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. There's no boating, and facilities are limited to restrooms.
Getting there & access
Getting there
Use 12161 Otay Lakes Road in Chula Vista and walk in to the water.
Closures
Closed Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, the second Wednesday of each month, and Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.
- Rules
- Artificial lures, barbless hooks, catch and release
- Fishing permit
- $10 adults; valid same day at Lower Otay
- Phone
- 619-668-2050
What's here
Fishing
Northern-strain largemouth bass, bluegill, catfish, crappie and carp
Float tubes
Float tubes allowed
Restrooms
Restrooms
Dog-friendly
Leashed dogs allowed
Rules & official resources
- Catch and release only; artificial lures with barbless hookssandiego.gov ↗
- No boatingsandiego.gov ↗
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