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If you are looking for a peaceful get-a-way,
but don’t want to drive a long way, consider
kayaking at Lake Miramar, located in Scripps
Ranch, approximately 15-miles north of
downtown San Diego. The lake is a jewel
waiting to be discovered, with 4-miles of
shoreline and breathtaking scenery. The lake
is actually a reservoir of drinking water
for the City of San Diego. It is a wonderful
destination for kayaking, canoeing, walking,
biking, kayak fishing, and picnicking.
Bicycling, jogging, walking, and roller
blading trails provide access to observe the
birds and wild flowers of the locally unique
habitats surrounding this very popular lake.
Vehicular traffic is permitted on the dam
access road on fishing days (Saturday
through Tuesday - December through
September).
Lake Miramar provides outstanding fishing
opportunities for bass, bluegill, channel
catfish, sunfish, and trout, from the shore,
on the water, or from a kayak for a day of
fun. Lake Miramar is mostly known for its
superb trout fishing, with stocks from the
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
during in the wintertime. The City of San
Diego no longer stocks trout at any of its
lakes or reservoirs.
Miramar is open to fishing and private
boats, kayaks and float tubes seven days a
week from one-half hour before sunrise to
sunset. The picnic area and perimeter road
are open seven days a week, however,
vehicles are only allowed on the road
Saturday through Tuesday. Hikers can
 walk
around the lake, a distance of 4.92-miles.
Gates to the dam close at the same time as
the main gates/parking lot.
Map of Lake Miramar
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