Murray Reservoir
Murray Reservoir
- Boat Ramps
- 1
- Access Points
- 2
- Species
- 9
Murray Reservoir is a 171.1-acre urban fishing destination located in La Mesa, California, within Mission Trails Regional Park. Constructed in 1918 by the Cuyamaca Water Company and later acquired by the City of San Diego in 1960, this reservoir reaches a maximum depth of 95 feet with 3.2 miles of shoreline. The lake operates as both a water supply source and recreational fishing venue, offering year-round angling opportunities in San Diego's mild climate. Murray provides excellent warm-water fishing with a well-established population of bass, panfish, and seasonal trout, making it a popular destination for both novice and experienced anglers.
Species & education
Learn what type of fish are at Murray Reservoir and what's needed to catch them.
Fish stocking schedule
Latest 5 stockings
- TroutWeek of Mar 1, 2026
- TroutWeek of Feb 15, 2026
- TroutWeek of Jan 18, 2026
- TroutWeek of Jan 4, 2026
- TroutWeek of Dec 14, 2025
Source
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Updated Nov 13, 2026. Dates are as precise as the agency reports them.
Open stocking page, opens in new tabFishing spots, boat ramps & amenities
Learn how to get on Murray Reservoir. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.
Know where you can legally fish on Murray Reservoir
See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.
California licenses and regulations
California Boating Regulations
When using any type of watercraft to access a body of water, it is important to follow all federal, state, and local rules and regulations. These rules and regulations include boat permitting and licensing, invasive species inspections and stamps, life jacket and PFD rules, motor size and horsepower restrictions, noise limitations, restrictions on personal watercraft, and many more. Visit the web link below for the most current rules and regulations for this body of water.
California Fishing License Online
In California, anyone under the age of 16 or above is required to get a sport fishing license to take any fish; shell fish, reptile or amphibian in the state.
California Freshwater Fishing Regulations
This river has a variety of species and regulations, including potential floating and/or watercraft restrictions. Because this river is specially managed for species, seasons, angling methods, and watercraft, it is strongly encouraged you check all federal, state, and local regulations before fishing. Visit any of the links below, inquire locally, or contact a local fly shop to learn current regulations and restrictions.
California Stream Access Laws
The courts have described the reach of the California public right of navigation as “the right to navigate and to exercise the incidents of navigation in a lawful manner at any point below high water mark” on waters that satisfy California’s small craft test. Thus, property owners cannot interfere with the public’s right to navigate or use shoreline areas below the ordinary high water mark for incidents of navigation. In fact, unauthorized obstruction of the public’s right to access and use a navigable waterway constitutes a public nuisance.
Take Murray Reservoir with you
The onWater Fish app keeps this water's access points, species and conditions in your pocket, with the tools you use once you're there.
Use the map without signal
Download the map around Murray Reservoir to use it offline when coverage drops.
Log your catches here
Keep a private fishing journal for Murray Reservoir to find where and when fish are biting for you.
HD depth charts from Garmin
Find drop offs, ledges, channels, points and shallow flats with Garmin depth charts in the app.
Get the onWater Fish app
Free on iOS and Android
Water and weather conditions (10 day forecast)
See the best times to fish Murray Reservoir and check the forecast before you go.
No forecast data available.
Fishing near Murray Reservoir
Explore California waters
Top fishing waters
Popular Cities
Loading popular cities...
Explore near Murray Reservoir
Fish species
Fishing spots
Nearby waters
More in California
Smarter Fishing Starts in the App.
onWater Fish gives you everything you need to plan smarter, fish better, and own every trip from first cast to last.

























