The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Morena Reservoir
San Diego County, California · about 1,090 acres (1.7 sq mi)
68°F water, windy Friday (15 mph SW).
About Morena Reservoir
In San Diego County, California, Morena Reservoir covers about 1,090 acres.
It stretches about 2.2 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 11.4 miles. Its surface is about 3,000 ft above sea level. Campo lies about 6.2 miles to the southeast. El Cajon, the nearest city, is about 25 miles west.
- Size
- About 1,090 acres (1.7 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 11.4 miles
- End to end
- About 2.2 miles
- Elevation
- About 3,000 ft
- County
- San Diego County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 5:30 am – 7:45 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:15 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Saturday Good
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 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
For a lake of this size in California, largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 68°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- FairCrappie
Scattered after the spawn. Try docks and brush at mid depth.
- GoodCatfish
Active. Evenings and nights are best.
- GoodBluegill and sunfish
Active around docks and weeds.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 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
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:14 am · sunset 4:45 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Morena Reservoir
- Campoabout 6.2 mi southeast
- Pine Valleyabout 7.4 mi north
- Descansoabout 11 mi northwest
- Alpineabout 16 mi northwest
- El Cajonnearest city, about 25 mi west
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Questions about Morena Reservoir
What fish are in Morena Reservoir?
Lakes like Morena Reservoir usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Morena Reservoir?
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 Morena Reservoir?
About 1,090 acres, with about 11.4 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Morena Reservoir?
Campo is about 6.2 miles southeast; Pine Valley is about 7.4 miles north.
What is the water temperature at Morena Reservoir today?
The surface was about 68°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Morena Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
