The catfish have been biting on mackerel, shrimp, and mealworms. Popular spots include the south shore of Lake 4 on the dock and the southeast corner of Lake 2. The bass have been biting on soft plastic swimbaits and senkos. John caught this largemouth out of Lake 4 on the Megabass Magdraft swimbait. Popular spots include the southwest corner of Lake 5 and the east side of Lake 3. Our next scheduled stock will take place on Monday, September 14. Lakes 2 and 4 were most recently stocked on 9/7/20 with 500 pounds of catfish each.

Join us September 24, 2020 at 5 PM for our last night fishing event of the season. Annual Parking/Fishing passes are not valid. No California State License is needed, just a Santee Lakes daily permit. Lakes 1 through 4 only. 5 PM to 11:15 PM. A lantern and/or headlight is required, radios will not be permitted, and please remember to pick up your trash.

Unfortunately we have noticed an increase in trash scattered throughout the park after our night fishing events. Let's all do our part in cleaning up so we can continue to throw these events for the community! Dispose of your trash in one of the many nearby trash receptacles and if you need assistance, flag down one of our rangers.