Lower Otay Reservoir Fish Report for 4-18-2022
The bass spawn is still happening and the bite is still good
- Lower Otay Reservoir
- Channel Catfish, Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Common Carp, Smallmouth Bass, Blue Catfish, Bluegill, Redear Sunfish, White Crappie
- Apr 18, 2022

Sheila Martinez from Chula Vista was fishing on 4/17 and landed this Largemouth using a drop shot/ morning dawn roboworm.
The bass spawn is still happening and the bite is still good
4-18-2022
by Lower Otay Reservoir Staff
619-465-3474
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The bass spawn is still happening and the bite is still good. Anglers have reported catching a little deeper than last week. The most popular methods have been drop shot, reaction baits, swim baits, Texas rigs, and ned rig. Bluegill reports have started coming in this week. “ OTAY” Bluegill love red worms and crickets!
Stop by the concession and check out all the new snack and tackle we have ore rent a boat.
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