Murray Reservoir
Murray Reservoir is located within the boundary of Mission Trails Regional
Park, which lies between the city of San Diego and the neighboring communities
of La Mesa and Santee. The lake is open for picknicking, walking, jogging, etc., seven days a week
year round. It is also open for fishing and boating (when water level allows) seven days a week year round; see the "What's New" page for current schedule. Rental boats are available
on Saturday and Sunday only.
Directions: From Interstate 8, exit on Lake Murray Boulevard north,
turn left on Kiowa Drive.
Trails: This lake is very popular for bicycling, jogging, walking, rollerblading,
and picnicking. Patrons can walk on paved road only as far as the dam gate (approximately
3.2 miles) and then must return, making it a 6.4 mile round trip.
When full, the reservoir has 171.1 surface acres, a maximum water depth of 95 feet, and 3.2 shoreline miles.
Water levels are monitored weekly.
 There
are 10 barbecues and 64 picnic tables located around the lake. Patrons
can bring their own barbecues for use in designated areas only. No ground
fires or glass containers are allowed. Dogs must be kept on a leash
at all times and at least 50 feet away from the water. Dogs are not
allowed on boats (private or rental). Smoking and alcohol are prohibited at Lake Murray.
Reservoir has Florida-strain largemouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish,
black crappie and trout (stocked by the Dept. of Fish and Game). Minimum size limit for
bass is 12 inches. Fish limits are five trout, five bass, five catfish
and 25 crappie, with no limit on other species. Fish
catch information is updated weekly.
In addition to fishing from boats, patrons can float tube or fish from
shore. Use of float tubes is restricted to within 150 feet or less from
shore. Float tubers must wear chest waders and have a Coast Guard approved
personal flotation device readily available at all times, and have 144 square inches of
international orange visible at least 12 inches above the water line.
They must also possess a horn or whistle to warn approaching craft. Any float tube that uses oars or has a motor
must purchase a private boat use permit for $5.00.
Rowboats, boats with 5 HP outboard motors, and canoes are available for renting on Saturday and Sunday only.
There is no camping allowed at Murray. The nearest camping is at Kumeyaay Lake
(619) 668-2748 or www.mtrp.org/campground/.
|
