Lake Morena Fishing Report

Lake Morena Fishing Report

9-5-2025
by Lake Morena Staff
619-478-5473
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Lake Morena County Park is located at 2550 Lake Morena Drive, Campo, CA 91906.
The lake is open from 6:00 am to 6:30 pm. All boats need to be off the lake by
6:00pm.

• The current surface water temperature is approx. 75°F.
• Live bait-fish and crayfish are prohibited.
• CALIFORNIA STATE FISHING LICENSE IS REQUIRED

  • The lake is fully open for boating and fishing
  •  Bass and catfish are being caught throughout the lake.
  • Lake depth is approx. 53 ft.
  • Boat rentals must be reserved by 1:00pm.
  • The lower boat launch is open. All vessels must pass a Quagga mussel inspection prior to launch
  • The lake level is receding. Please be aware of new islands, boulders, and other obstructions while boating. 

Best Spots
Catfish- Geezer Cove, Bass Cove
Trout- Horseshoe cove, Paradise Cove, Pumphouse Cove
Bass- Paraside Cove, Geezer Cove, North shoreline
Panfish/ Carp- Horseshoe Cove, Geezer Cove (Panfish) + Geezer Cove(Carp)

Best Lures/Baits
Catfish- Mackerel, Bonito, Nightcrawlers, chicken liver
Trout- Powerbait, nightcrawlers, mini jigs, kastmasters
Bass- Swimbaits, plastics, crank baits, jigs
Panfish/Carp- Mealworms & nightcrawlers (panfish) + dough balls, corn (Carp)

Catch Highlights

Catfish- Catfish caught mostly on mackerel and chicken liver around rock outcroppings across from docks.

Trout- Trout season for this year has ended. We received our last stock on 3/6/2025.

Bass- Bass bite is still consistent throughout the lake.

Panfish/Carp- Bluegill bite has increased with warmer temperatures.



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