Dixon Lake
San Diego County, CA Bass, Trout, Catfish, Crappie, Sunfish
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Fishing at Dixon Lake

Dixon Lake is renowned for harboring one of the most coveted fish in the world. As the legend goes, a largemouth bass with a distinct black spot on its head was caught and weighed in at a record-breaking 25 pounds, although the giant was foul-hooked and therefore not recognized officially. Needless to say, the lake's forage and environmental conditions are ideal for producing massive bass. Beyond...

Dixon Lake is renowned for harboring one of the most coveted fish in the world. As the legend goes, a largemouth bass with a distinct black spot on its head was caught and weighed in at a record-breaking 25 pounds, although the giant was foul-hooked and therefore not recognized officially. Needless to say, the lake's forage and environmental conditions are ideal for producing massive bass.

Beyond its reputation for bass, Dixon Lake is stocked annually with trout, establishing it as an outstanding winter fishery. This trout presence also provides ample feed for the trophy largemouth. For those aiming to catch these trout, the east side of the lake is commonly regarded as the prime spot.

At Dixon Lake, private boats aren't allowed, and there's a speed limit of 5 mph for all rented electric motors. The water typically remains clear, making it conducive for fishing for most of the year.

Species:
Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Channel Catfish, Black Crappie, White Crappie, Bluegill, Striped Bass
Fish Stocking:
Trout stocked 3 months ago - View Schedule
Trophy Fish
  • Largemouth Bass: 21.7 lb
  • Rainbow Trout: 16.82 lb
  • Striped Bass: 24 lb
  • Channel Catfish: 28.75 lb
Boating / Access:
Boat rentals only. No outside private boats.
Geography:
Surface Area: 67 acres

Latest Fishing Reports

Dixon will receive its first catfish stock of the season on July 12th, with night fishing kicking off the same day (5:45pm - 11:45pm). Catfish anglers are still hooking the occasional holdover from last season, and they've been big. The bass action has been hit and miss, and extremely hot...

Dixon will receive its first catfish stock of the season on July 12th, with night fishing kicking off the same day (5:45pm - 11:45pm). Catfish anglers are still hooking the occasional holdover from last season, and they've been big.

The bass action has been hit and miss, and extremely hot temperatures this week won't help much. The early morning bite has been best on flukes, some topwater, and bluegill-colored reaction baits.

Bass, Catfish

A lot of smaller bass at Dixon are being caught and reported. But quietly, anglers have recently hooked a couple of giants. Two chunky 8+ pounders were caught in the last week, one on a big swimbait, and the other on a plastic worm. This spring has produced plenty of action, but not much size. It...

A lot of smaller bass at Dixon are being caught and reported. But quietly, anglers have recently hooked a couple of giants. Two chunky 8+ pounders were caught in the last week, one on a big swimbait, and the other on a plastic worm. This spring has produced plenty of action, but not much size. It looks as though this is changing as big females are becoming more active late in the spawn.

Trout action is slow with warming water and no stocks within a couple of months. Catfish should pick up here shortly.

Trout, Bass, Catfish

Latest Stockings

1000 lbs
Trout Dixon Lake

Other Nearby Reports

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