The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 2 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Hodges
San Diego County, California · about 710 acres (1.1 sq mi)
Windy Friday (15 mph SW).
About Lake Hodges
Lake Hodges spreads over about 710 acres in San Diego County, California.
From end to end it runs about 3.7 miles with roughly 13.2 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 270 ft above sea level. Escondido lies about 3.5 miles to the north.
- Size
- About 710 acres (1.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 13.2 miles
- End to end
- About 3.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 270 ft
- County
- San Diego County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 5:45 am – 7:00 amsunrise
- 3:15 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Saturday Good
- 5:45 am – 8:00 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Expect the usual California mix for a lake this size: largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake.
- Largemouth bass
- Crappie
- Catfish
- Bluegill and sunfish
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
2 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:17 am · sunset 4:47 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Hodges
- Escondidoabout 3.5 mi north
- Rancho Santa Feabout 4.7 mi southwest
- Fairbanks Ranchabout 4.9 mi southwest
- San Marcosabout 5.5 mi northwest
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Questions about Lake Hodges
What fish are in Lake Hodges?
Lakes like Lake Hodges usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Hodges?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Lake Hodges?
About 710 acres, with about 13.2 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Hodges?
Escondido is about 3.5 miles north; Rancho Santa Fe is about 4.7 miles southwest.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Lake Hodges?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Lake Hodges on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
