Murray Reservoir Fishing Report

Murray Reservoir - La Mesa, CA (San Diego County)


by Murray Reservoir Staff
3-26-2017

The algae bloom continues and visibility is poor but the bass are definitely spawning and some nice fish are being caught on live shiners, swim baits and plastics.

Catfish are being caught in late afternoon and directly after the rain when it comes.

Panfish bite continues to improve as water temperatures warm up but most fish are still coming in from deeper water.





More Reports

3-12-2017
The water is starting to warm up and fish are a little more active. There have been reports of bass being caught on crank baits and spinners as well as the usual plastic arsenal. As always live shiners are the easiest way to hook up. Even the catfish are a little more active, with a 6 pounded being caught on a crank bait. Panfish are still sitting in deeper water but they will get closer to shore as water continues...... Read More

2-26-2017
Trout was stocked again on 02/22/17. Large bass are being caught on large swim baits but the majority are still being caught on plastics, shiners, and some crank and spinner baits. Catfish are hitting on mackerel and stink baits in late afternoon. Some good sized pan fish are hitting in deep water if you can find them. ...... Read More