Lower Otay Reservoir Fishing Report

Matt Parsons from San Diego landed this fish in Bushlow's Cove with a Ned Rig,
Photo Credit: Lower Otay Reservoir

Lower Otay Reservoir Fishing Report

3-7-2022
by Lower Otay Reservoir Staff
619-465-3474
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The fishing has slowed down this week, most likely due to the sudden change in temperature. The cold weather has pushed the bass back into deeper water around 15-20 feet deep. Drop shot seems to be giving anglers the most success along with live shiners and nightcrawlers.

There have been minimal reports of panfish and catfish but that doesn’t mean they aren’t out there waiting to eat. Stop by the concession for some live crickets. The panfish love them!



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