Santee Lake Fishing Report

Catching the Spotlight

Welcome to the Double Digit Club Patrick. 16 year old Patrick Ellis from Clairmont reeled in a healthy 10 lb. 4 oz. Largemouth Bass from lake 4 on a senko. Of course all Bass are catch and release so this could be your next catch.

Chris Bothell had another great week of fishing. His latest trophy is a 19 lb. 11 oz. Carp from lake 6.

Catch 10 Carp and receive a free day of fishing. Visit the Park Office for your Carp Card.

Santee Lakes is open EVERYDAY for fishing!

Get ready for STOCKZILLA! This is a Mega Catfish Stock Event scheduled for October 1st & 2nd.

Lake lowdown

Call up your friends and join us this Thursday night for our 1st Night Fishing Event. Come fish lakes 1 through 4 from 5:00 pm till 11:30 pm.

Upcoming Night Fishing dates: June 9, 23 July 7, 21 August 4, 18

California State License NOT required! Just purchase a Santee Lakes daily fishing permit and start catching fish.

Thanks to our sponsors: East County Bait & Tackle, Anglers Arsenal, West Coast Arborist, Greenbrier Lawn & Tree Experts, Best Best & Krieger and Pardee Homes.

Fishing Permit Fees

Adult (ages 16 & older) $9.00 per day
Junior & Senior $6.00 per day (15 & under; 60 & older)
1/2 Price Fishing Days $3.00-$4.50 (select dates)
Extra Pole Stamp (max. 2 poles) $4.00 per day
Junior Bass Pass (15 & under, catch & release) $75 / per 12 months