Park Hours: 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Daily)
Dock Closes: 4:00 PM (Boats are called in @ 3:45 PM)
Last Plant: Jan 11th (1500 lbs. of Rainbow Trout)
Next Plant: Jan 25th (1500 lbs. of Rainbow Trout)
Water Temperature: 52-54 degrees

The month of December was a one to remember with all 8-10 pounders on the creel sheet. Limit style fishing was the norm inside the cove area especially Trout Cove and Whisker Bay areas. The double digit trout have slowed downed this past week, probably due to a skip week in stocking. A lucky little angler caught a pair of 2 lb. 8 oz. trout on Jayden's birthday. The trout was caught on a night crawler from Catfish Cove. Way to go Jayden.... The lake has received over 13,500 lbs. of prime grade "A" Nebraska tail walkers so far this season.

For best result for fishing for the elusive trout, try using the lightest line possible in the 2-4 lb. test line with a long leader and a small light weight...this set up seems to works best for these picky fish. Best baits so for trout have been Power bait in rainbow, green and orange does very well. Green, red and orange color Power worms have been the lucky colors for big trout. The top lures are Kastmasters, Thomas Buoyant, and Rooster tail lures. Night crawlers are the trout's best friend and are good go-to bait when the bite slows down.

With the recent rain storm over the weekend, this might turn the catfish on if things get flowing in Jack's creek. This usually stirs up the winter catfish bite. Try fishing with cut mackerel, sardines or shrimp.

The next stock will be planted with 1500 lbs. of Nebraska "Tail Walkers" trout on Jan 25th and another plant of 1500 lbs. on 02/01/12 all pending weather and road conditions. For further information on the fishing regulations, rules and stocking schedule, call the Dixon Lake Ranger Station at 760-839-4680.

At the present time, Dixon Lake no longer requires a California fishing license from the Dept. of Fish & Game. Dixon Lake received and was granted an Aquaculture Permit. This permit is valid again until March 2012. All anglers 8 yrs. and older will still need a daily fishing lake permit. All other park rules, fishing regulations and City of Escondido municipal codes will remain in effect until further notice other than no fishing license required.