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 2 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
San Vicente Reservoir
San Diego County, California · about 1,000 acres (1.6 sq mi)
74°F water, level falling, windy Friday (15 mph SW).
About San Vicente Reservoir
In San Diego County, California, San Vicente Reservoir covers about 1,000 acres.
It stretches about 2.4 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 11.3 miles. The water sits about 710 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Eucalyptus Hills, is about 2.5 miles southwest.
- Size
- About 1,000 acres (1.6 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 11.3 miles
- End to end
- About 2.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 710 ft
- County
- San Diego County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Sunday Good
- 5:45 am – 8:00 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:30 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
Lakes like San Vicente Reservoir in California usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 74°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Active early and late. Head to shade, docks and grass in midday.
- 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
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
At the surface, seen .
Water level
Falling 1.1 ft in 7 days.
Latest reading .
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:16 am · sunset 4:46 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near San Vicente Reservoir
- Eucalyptus Hillsabout 2.5 mi southwest
- Lakesideabout 3.8 mi south
- Winter Gardensabout 5.6 mi south
- Santeeabout 5.8 mi southwest
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Questions about San Vicente Reservoir
What fish are in San Vicente Reservoir?
Lakes like San Vicente 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 San Vicente 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 San Vicente Reservoir?
About 1,000 acres, with about 11.3 miles of shoreline.
What town is near San Vicente Reservoir?
Eucalyptus Hills is about 2.5 miles southwest; Lakeside is about 3.8 miles south.
What is the water temperature at San Vicente Reservoir today?
The surface was about 74°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
San Vicente Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
