Lake Henshaw
- Type
- Irrigation reservoir with resort
- Address
- 26439 Highway 76, Santa Ysabel, CA 92070
- Size
- About 1,140 acres
- Elevation
- 2,723 ft
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- Boat launch
- Fishing
- Boat rentals
- Camping
About this lake
Lake Henshaw is a 1,140-acre reservoir at 2,723 feet at the southeast foot of Palomar Mountain, owned by the Vista Irrigation District and used mainly for farm irrigation.
On the water
Lake Henshaw Resort on Highway 76 runs the launch and rents boats, and the lake is known for catfish and carp.
Staying over
The resort has cabins, campsites, a store with tackle, a restaurant, laundry, showers and a fish cleaning station.
Getting there & access
Getting there
The resort is on Highway 76 in Santa Ysabel, about 70 miles northeast of San Diego.
Boat size
The state boating database lists boats from 10 to 25 feet at the launch.
- Owner
- Vista Irrigation District
- Fishing
- Catfish and carp
- Resort phone
- (760) 782-3501
What's here
Launch
Launch at Lake Henshaw Resort
Boat rentals
Rental boats at the resort
Fishing
Catfish and carp; fish cleaning station
Camping
Campsites and cabins at the resort
Store
Store with tackle, restaurant, laundry and showers
Rules & official resources
- California Boater Card required for all operators of motorized vessels, regardless of age, since January 1, 2025dbw.parks.ca.gov ↗
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