1978 aerial view of Lake Miramar, a reservoir located in the Scripps Miramar Ranch community completed in 1960 as part of the second San Diego Aqueduct project. It is a popular recreation site. Activities include boating, fishing, picnicking, and the use of a 5-mile long trail wrapping around the lake. Fishing is allowed all year. Lake Miramar is stocked with largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, sunfish and trout.