San Vicente Reservoir

Category: Tourist attraction

Address: 13500 Moreno Ave, Lakeside, CA 92040, USA

Phone: +16194653474

Reviews

Andrew Marshall

Jun 5, 2022

Ever since I spotted the San Vicente reservoir on Google Maps I've been eager to drive out and see it. It exceeded my expectations. The water is remarkably clear. The visibility appears to be about 10'. It's a beautiful azure blue that makes shallow areas resemble tropical Caribbean waters. The boat ramp is the largest I've ever seen. Make sure your towing vehicle is ready for the task at hand. You need a permit to visit the reservoir which can be purchased either at the booth on the road leading in or at the reservoir itself. There are shaded picnic areas on the edge of the parking lot that were very clean and well maintained. I visited on an exceptionally hot day and appreciated having the shade to cool off and enjoy the view. If I didn't live so far away I would regularly come here to fish swim study and hang out.

Clint Dawson

Jun 4, 2022

Awesome lake easy to get in and out and huge boat ramp.

Dalton Hutchison

May 24, 2022

Breathtaking views, clean water. Nice staff. Could only be better if it was open to water contact more frequently

License2Diva

Apr 21, 2022

San Vicente Reservoir is a beautiful place to boat, fish and swim. It’s expensive so be prepared but, you’ll catch some killer fish and have a great time. The ramp is steep and the water is low, it was sad. We need rain! Take a picnic and sit by the cement tables and enjoy the view, birds and sunny Southern California. We came during the week so it wasn’t as crowded. It was a much needed chillaxing day! Stop by!

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Questions & Answers

Is swimming allowed here? Is there a designated swimming area or is it just for boats?

Elizabeth Larson | Sep 7, 2019
Jam | Sep 6, 2020

I swim off of my inflatable boat to play by their rules. All the lakes in east county either prohibit swimming or only allow it off a boat. Not cool, there should be a designated swimming area for public use. Gd luck

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Is San Vicente Reservoir still closed after the accident of last week?

Scott Rehn | Sep 7, 2018
Peter Bryan | Sep 7, 2019

It is open and on regular schedule

is the lake open for picnicking

Dennis Mason | Sep 6, 2020
Corin Weaver | Sep 6, 2020

Yes, they have picnic tables and a gazebo near the restrooms and parking lot.

Is kayaking allow on San V? Or is it only skiing and fishing?

Kay Gideon | Sep 7, 2019
Mo Rousso | Sep 7, 2019

Yes. I go kayak fishing there.

Is the lake water up or down?

Robert Wiener | Oct 11, 2021
Anthony Winicki | Oct 11, 2021

As a point of reference, the high spot to the SE of the island is now its own island. Last year it was under about a dozen feet of water.

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Do you rent out boat slips?

Chuck Gipson | Sep 7, 2018
Mike Connolly | Sep 7, 2018

No, but they have a really nice boat ramp

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Is there a beach or swimming area?

Jessica Harriet | Sep 6, 2021
Patrick Massey | Sep 6, 2021

There are various areas around the lake to pull up and set up but as of a designated beach area no

what time dose the lake close?

Daniel Pedigo | Sep 6, 2021
Sum | Sep 6, 2021

Around 6 p.m but it is weird that one time the notice board said it is closed but I can see people going in and out

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I'm a noob, what does water contact mean?

Randall Cannon | Sep 6, 2020
M. DeeAnn Bunch | Sep 6, 2020

There use to small beachs in the back, the lake was so full, in July There was tubing, skiing and boating. Then there was fishing. It was a wonderful day. Have fun!

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Are there designated days for water contact or is it all week long?

Kyle Spayde | Sep 7, 2018
louie cardinale | Sep 7, 2019

Thurs, Fri, Sat and Sun are water contact during the summer.

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What are the 2 days the lake is closed every month

Jerome Knowles | Aug 16, 2022
Brian Trusso | Aug 23, 2022

The lake is closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays

WHAT TIME OPEN AND CLOSE

Patrick Narvaez | Aug 7, 2022
Kevin Ludwig | Aug 7, 2022

Don't know the exact time, but sunrise for sure and off the lake is around 730-800pm

Are jet skis allowed?

Valli Cox | Aug 7, 2022
Konor Sacks | Aug 7, 2022

Kinda. You have to be towning a tube at all times. Tbh San Diego bay is better for jet skis or look at El Capitan but they might have the same rule

Are they opem memorial day ??

MsKhaab Khaab | Jun 8, 2022
Linda Jones | Jun 8, 2022

I believe they are I went on Saturday and it was quite busy I think they're open for the summer now they're open till 7

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Is the lake Open today?

David Goins | May 9, 2022
Aaron J | May 9, 2022

No. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Otay is open

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Catfish fishing good here?

min wang | Apr 9, 2022
Kevin Zimmerman | Apr 9, 2022

Yes absolutely! Awsome catfish!

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Can you pull a tube or knee board with the larger rental boats? (We'd bring all the equipment and life jackets)

scott driza | Nov 10, 2021
Dusstin Butterworth | Nov 10, 2021

They have bigger boats and pontoons aswell but still probably not the best for tubing. Also water contact is only 2 days of the week now as of Nov 1st

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is it allowed to shoot 22lr on side of the mountain?

Rence Takano | Nov 10, 2021
brett hadley | Nov 10, 2021

I doubt it... This is Kalifornia

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Does this lake allow 2 stroke jet skis?

jamie gibson | Oct 11, 2021
Suzanne Currier | Oct 11, 2021

Never seen a jet ski on the lake

Can you fish from shore or boat only?.

Javier Torres | Sep 6, 2021
Shane Rubin | Sep 6, 2021

Both, but if you get a boat there are some nice spots in the back of the lake to fish.

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how much dose it cost to launch your boat?

Daniel Pedigo | Sep 6, 2021
John Carson | Sep 6, 2021

$7.00 per craft and $5-$10 dollars per each person depending on age.

Is san vicente reservoir open on Christmas eve?

Mr Bean33 | Sep 6, 2021
Silly Sally | Sep 6, 2021

Yes

I lost some things at the san vicente reservoir yesterday...who do i call to see if they have been turned in.

Jeremy Weller | Sep 6, 2021
Andy Mai | Sep 6, 2021

U can call them at 6193901918

Anyone know who to contact about items lost at the san vicente reservoir (Boat Launch Area!)

Jeremy Weller | Sep 6, 2021
pedro garcia | Sep 6, 2021

There's a office in the space You can probably Google it

How much to Rent a boat for the day

Dustin Guthrie | Sep 6, 2021
Speedmanmusic Speedmanmusic | Sep 6, 2021

Sorry I can't answer this, as we had our own vessel

Can I buy a day fishing license there?

melanie mendoza | Sep 6, 2020
MsKhaab Khaab | Sep 6, 2021

Yes it $8 for adult

Beaches to launch kayaks?

Luis Rodriguez | Sep 6, 2020
Rey Diaz | Sep 6, 2020

No beaches. They have a boat launch

Can you use a Kayak for exercise on lake not fishing?

eileen rodgers | Sep 6, 2020
Jeffrey Jordan | Sep 6, 2020

yes you can use a kayak on the lake without fishing.

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Over night fishing allow?

Nhia Chue | Sep 6, 2020
Hamilton McWhorter | Sep 6, 2020

Nope!

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Is there shore fishing there

Jacob Neal | Sep 6, 2020
MsKhaab Khaab | Sep 6, 2021

Yes

Are jet skis allowed

tavo Molina | Sep 6, 2020
Rebecca Contreras | Sep 6, 2020

No ,no water contact toys.

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Can we do towable like tubing here

db B | Sep 7, 2019
Todd Wood | Sep 7, 2019

Yes.

When do summer hours start?

robert ianniciello | Sep 7, 2019
BRETT LONG | Sep 7, 2019

Is the lake open for fishing on labor day

Can you launch your own pontoon boat there?

Dj_Trub Loco | Sep 7, 2019
Christian Giese | Sep 7, 2019

Yes you can

It would be nice to know what days the lake is open to fishing. Please post in a place ehere it is obvious. I could not find days lake is open for fishing. Thank you

John Collins | Sep 7, 2019
Scott McCardell | Sep 7, 2019

San diego city lakes website has days and hours of the lake

Is windsurfing allowed at lake San Vincent’s?

sabyx5 | Sep 7, 2019
Scott McCardell | Sep 7, 2019

Nope

how deep ts the lake

Jackie Rader | Sep 7, 2019
Raul Perez | Sep 6, 2020

300 ft deep

Do they sell fishing license for the day?

Cesar Caminero | Sep 7, 2019
Felicia Millen | Sep 7, 2019

Yes, it's $15 for the day

Are personal watercrafts (jetski) allowed on the lake?

Tom Tetu | Sep 7, 2018
louie cardinale | Sep 7, 2019

Only while towing. No free-riding.

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Can I use a zodiac boat

bryce weaver | Sep 7, 2018
Travis Lopo | Sep 7, 2019

Yes

Can you bring your dog with you on a kayak?

Jess Eastwood | Sep 7, 2018
Sharon Burton | Sep 7, 2018

Only if they are a service dog. No dogs are allowed otherwise

Are dogs allowed?

Joyce Tegt | Sep 7, 2018
Sharon Burton | Sep 7, 2018

Christian Giese is correct

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