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Reservoirs and Lakes

Miramar Reservoir

The City has identified an algae bloom currently present in Miramar Reservoir. This type of algae can produce cyanotoxins, which may be harmful to people and pets if they come into direct contact with the water. As a precaution, the public is encouraged to avoid touching the reservoir water and to keep pets from entering or drinking it until conditions improve.
 
This algae bloom does not impact the safety of the City’s treated drinking water. The City’s water treatment system uses multiple proven processes to ensure drinking water continues to meet all state and federal standards. about closure

Hours of Operation

Miramar Reservoir is closed the first Tuesday of each month. about closure

Open daily - sunrise to sunset

Holiday Schedule:

OPEN - Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day

CLOSED - Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day

Recreation

Water Activities, including:

  • Boats
  • Canoes
  • Kayaks
  • Float Tubes

Water Fountains

Fishing

Leashed Dogs

Picnic Tables

Barbecue Areas
Gas barbecues allowed in designated areas

Restrooms


No Stand Up Paddleboards

No Swimming

No Wading

No Dogs Allowed on Boats

No Camping

No Ground Fires

No Glass Containers

No Littering

No Fish Cleaning Stations

 

Fishing

What you'll find here...


Largemouth Bass on white background
Largemouth Bass

Bluegill Sunfish on white background
Sunfish

Catfish on white background
Catfish

Crappie on white background
Crappie

Trout on white background
Trout

Carp on white background
Carp

Permits and Fees

Anglers 16 years of age or older must have a valid California fishing license. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife Freshwater Sport regulations and City regulations are strictly enforced.


CASH OR CHECK ONLY

Fishing
Adults (ages 16 to 65 years)$10 per person
Youth (ages 8 to 15 years)
Children 7 years and under are free.
$5 per person
Seniors (ages 65 and older)$7 per person
Boating

Private Boating and Watercraft, including:

  • Kayaks and Canoes

$10 per boat/craft

$7 per craft

 

About Miramar Reservoir

Miramar Reservoir is owned, operated and maintained by the City of San Diego. Located in the Scripps Ranch community, the dam and reservoir were completed in 1960 as part of the second San Diego Aqueduct project. Water flowing south to the reservoir originates from both the Colorado River Aqueduct and the California Aqueduct. The reservoir is adjacent to the City's Miramar Water Treatment Plant, which serves the northern part of the City. When full, the reservoir has 162 surface acres, a maximum water depth of 114 feet and 4 shoreline miles. Miramar Reservoir has a water storage capacity of 6,682.4-acre feet. Water levels are monitored weekly. See the Miramar Reservoir fact sheet for more information.

Photo courtesy of SDFish.com