Dock Closes: 4:00 PM (Boats are called in @ 3:45 PM)
Last Plant: Jan 9th (1500 lbs. of Rainbow Trout)
Next Plant: Jan 16th (1500 lbs. of Rainbow Trout)
Water Temperature: 50-52 degrees

Dixon Lake Trout season so far has been excellent with conditions improving each week after a stock. After a few cold nights, fishing continues to be good with trout in the 6-8 pound range coming from several different cove areas. Fernando Gailejo of Escondido weighed in a nice pair of trout from Trout Cove and Jack Creek cove on a power worm. He turned in a solid stringer of trout tipping the scales at 6 pounds and one at 7 pounds. Stacy O'Neal of Corona also had a decent stringer of trout while fishing just north of Jack Creek pier fishing on a lure weighed in an 8.90 lb. and a 4.25 lb. Rainbow Trout.

For the best results in fishing for trout, try using the lightest line possible in the 2-4 lb. test line with a long leader and a small light weight...this set up seems to works best for these picky fish. Best baits for trout have been Power bait in rainbow, green and orange does very well. Green, red and orange color Power worms have been the lucky colors for big trout. The top lures are Kastmasters, Thomas Buoyant, and Rooster tail lures. Night crawlers are the trout's best friend and are good go-to bait when the bite slows down.

The next stock will be planted with 1500 lbs. of Nebraska "Tail walkers" trout on 01/16/13 all pending weather and road conditions. The week of Jan 21st -25th will be a skip week for stocking. For further information on the fishing regulations, rules and stocking schedule, call the Dixon Lake Ranger Station at 760-839-4680

At the present time, Dixon Lake no longer requires a California fishing license from the Dept. of Fish & Game. Dixon Lake received and was granted an Aquaculture Permit. This permit is valid again for the 2013 calendar year. All anglers 8 yrs. and older will still need a daily fishing lake permit. All other park rules, fishing regulations and City of Escondido municipal codes will remain in effect until further notice other than no fishing license required.