Share with others the experience of paddling
this exquisite lake, which provides dazzling
mountain views and a variety of inlets to
explore. You can canoe and kayak Lake Morena in
sections, or you can paddle the entire
perimeter, which is about four-hours when the lake is full.
Unfortunately, due to the prolonged drought in
California, the lake hasn’t been full in many
years.
Lake Morena is a man-made lake. It is the
most remote lake of San Diego’s reservoirs.
The only source of water is from rain
run-off, which causes the lake’s water level
to fluctuate from year-to-year.
Occasionally, the lake is drained by the
city and the water level can drop
drastically up to fifty percent less than
its capacity.
Lake Morena usually has calm waters due to a
25mph boat speed limit which prohibits fast
powerboats, jet and waterskiing. The only
drawback is that swimming and water body
contact is not allowed.
Lake Morena provides outstanding kayak
angling action for trout, bluegill, crappie,
redear sunfish and bass. The fishing was so
superb it was almost to the point of being
too easy. Even the 4-year-olds were reeling
them in from along the shoreline, with their
Snoopy fishing rods. Rainbow trout also
offer good angling opportunities.
which 12,000 rainbow trout in the 7 to 8
inch class are stocked annually in the
winter time by the Department of Fish and
Game.
This is a fabulous family-friendly
destination and a great place to camp.
Map of Lake Morena
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