Lake Hodges

Lake Hodges is located in a beautiful coastal canyon in Del Mar. Fed by the San Dieguito river and surrounded by protected habitats, creates a peacefull setting for all anglers.

In 1918, the famous Bent Bros. of Los Angles completed the Lake Hodges Dam. The City of San Diego bought Lake Hodges Dam for half of a million dollars in 1925. This mysterious lake has a special fable to tell. It is said that Lake Hodges holds a creature in the belly of its depths. Something that might be a cousin to Nessy, the Loc~ness Monster! Residents call this creature Hodgee after the lake. In 1929, San Diego Mayor Harry C. Clark hired the University of California and their Scripps Institute of Oceanography to investigate the allogations claimed by the residents. It was deemed, in 1932, inconclusive and the project stopped. Actually the project was shut down due to using sea lions as bait.
Lake Hodges is known for its Largemouth Bass. Very few lakes can claim a 20+ lb fish. Lake Hodges is also a great place for catching Crappies. Other fish you can find are Bluegill, Bullhead, Carp, and Channel Catfish.