San Diego Fish Report
Lower Otay Reservoir Fish Report for 5-31-2022


The Bluegill are spawning and the bite is good

Age 7 caught with Senko0 Wacky near the olympic training dock.
Photo Credit: Lower Otay Reservoir

The Bluegill are spawning and the bite is good

5-31-2022
by Lower Otay Reservoir Staff
619-465-3474
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The Bluegill are spawning and the bite is good. Anglers reported catching limits of 1-3 pound Bluegill. Redworms, mealworms and crickets were the bait of choice. The Bass bite picked up this week as well. Topwater in the Morning and Evening and
depths of 3-5 feet of water.

Water temperature: 72 degrees



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