Park hours: 6:00 AM- 7:00 PM
Dock closes: 6:00 PM (Boats called in @ 6:00 PM)
Last Plant: Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Next Plant: Wednesday, March 25, 2015
Water Temperature: 55 degrees Water Level: Average


Trout fishing has at Dixon Lake has been excellent, as the trout have been thriving in the recent cooler weather.

Pier 1 and Jack Creek remain the best fishing locations, staying consistent with this trout season's patterns.

Basic night crawlers have been attracting the trout best, as well as mini jigs and gold and silver spinners.

Limits of trout were a popular occurrence within the past week. Les and John Crine had a combined total of 19.5 lbs. of trout on 3/4 using night crawlers at the buoy line.

The catfish bite is also relatively frequent when anglers use fresh shrimp or mackerel.

An impressive 15.29 lb. bass was caught by Mac Weakley of Escondido/Carlsbad on 3/10. Weakley used a jig in Catfish Cove to pull in the bass. Weakley's catch shows a promising future for the 2015 bass season, which is rapidly approaching.

Weather and road conditions permitting, Dixon Lake should receive its next stock of 1,500 lbs. of trout on 3/25. Please call the ranger station at (760) 839-4345 for updates.

Dixon Lake staff encourages anglers who qualify to take advantage of "Senior/Military Wednesdays." Senior citizens 60 and older and military personnel are eligible to purchase $18 all day motor boats, and $12 all day row boats every Wednesday.

For more information on park rules, future trout stocking schedule, and other information, please call the Dixon Lake Ranger station at 760-839-4680, or visit http://www.dixonlake.com


At the present time, Dixon Lake no longer requires a California fishing license from the Dept. of Fish & Game. Dixon Lake has been granted an Aquaculture Permit. All anglers 8 yrs. and older will need a daily fishing lake permit. A second rod permit can be purchased at the concession stand for a $2.00 fee. All other park rules, fishing regulations and City of Escondido municipal codes will remain in effect.