Fishing at Lake Morena

Updated October 30, 2026

Lake Morena County Park is located at 2550 Lake Morena Drive, Campo, CA 91906.

The lake is open from 6:30 am to 4:30 pm. All boats must be off the lake by 4:00pm.

General Information

  • The current surface water temperature is approx. 66°F.
  • Live bait fish and crayfish are prohibited.
  • A California State Fishing License is required to fish.

News and Events

  • Our boat rental dock has been relocated to the and of the loop road.
  • Catfish and carp are being caught throughout the lake.
  • Lake depth is approx. 43 ft.
  • Boat rentals must be reserved by 12:00pm.
  • The lower boat launch is open. All vessels must pass a Quagga Mussel Inspection prior to launch.

Fishing Report

Species Best Spots Best Baits
Catfish Geezer Cove, Bass Cove Mackerel, Bonito, Night Crawlers, Chicken Liver
Trout Horseshoe Cove, Paradise Cove, Pumphouse Cove Powerbait, Night Crawlers, Mini Jigs, Kastmasters
Bass Paradise Cove, Geezer Cove, North shoreline Swimbaits, Plastics, Crankbaits, Jigs
Panfish Horseshoe Cove, Geezer Gove Mealworms, Night Crawlers
Carp Geezer Cove Dough Balls, Corn

Highlights

  • Albino Catfish have been caught using chicken liver and mackerel. 
  • Trout season has ended for the year. Trout stocking is typically January-March.
  • Bass and carp are being caught along the shoreline.
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