Whatever Floats Your Boat

Lake Jennings - Lakeside, CA (San Diego County)

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Lake Jennings Staff

by Lake Jennings Staff
9-15-2020
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  • Stocking: The lake has been stocked with a total of 5,000 pounds of catfish this summer. The last catfish stocking was last week! 
  • What's the catch? Fishermen were catching limits of catfish on Friday night using everything from mackerel to dip bait. Half Moon Cove, Shadow Cove and Siesta Cove were all yielding catfish over the weekend. We had some larger bass caught from the t-dock and Siesta Point. Bass were biting on plastic worms and Rapala lures. Our rangers recommend keeping the rod tip just above the rail of the boat until you're ready to set your hook in the fish especially with top water lures like Rapala. The panfish bite was still strong in Hermits and Cloister Cove. Half a nightcrawler and meal worms were producing the most bites.
  • Aloha Sunday, September 20th! Bring your aloha spirit and wear a Hawaiian themed shirt to the lake and receive $1 off of your fishing permit. Must have your shirt on when purchasing your permit. Upload a pic in your aloha shirt on Instagram and tag us @lakejennings to enter to win a fishing package featuring a 5-hour motorboat rental and 2 adult fishing permits! **Your Instagram profile must be public for us to see the tag. Photo must be taken on 9/20/2020. In order to be eligible, you must post it by 11:59 p.m. 9/20/2020. Winner will be contacted 9/21/20 by direct message on Instagram. Winner will be chosen at random.
  • Check out our upcoming EVENTS at the lake and campground!
  • Friday Night Fishing: If you keep coming, we will keep staying open late. For now, every Friday night from 3:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. the lake is open for night fishing, boating and evening picnicking. Remember, full sized lanterns are required after 8:00 p.m.  and the lake entrance gate closes at 10:00 p.m. 
  • Campground News: Summer is winding down and long term campsites are available! We have full and partial hookups available and some even have a view of the lake! If you would like to know long term availability or have questions, please call (619) 596-1333.
  • Help Wanted!  We are hiring a part-time Assistant Maintenance Ranger to help maintain the cleanliness and security of the campground, lake and surrounding areas, in addition to facility maintenance and landscape work as needed at the campground and lake. We are also hiring an Assistant Recreation Ranger to work in our bait shop and provide exemplary customer service. The Assistant Recreation Ranger helps maintain the cleanliness and security of the lake and surrounding areas, as well as answers questions regarding fishing and lake regulations, assists in selling fishing permits, bait, and tackle to customers. For more information about job opportunities at Lake Jennings CLICK HERE.
  • Take learning outdoors and bring your child fishing at the lake! Children under 8 fish for free with a paid adult fishing permit. Children 8-15 years old fish for $5. Children under age 16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. The adult accompanying the child must have a California state fishing license.
  • Click HERE for Lake Jennings COVID Regulations
  • We love receiving pictures from our fishermen and campers! If you have a picture to share, please send it to [email protected] and we may feature it in our newsletter or social media pages.




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