Dixon Lake, located at 1700 La Honda Drive, Escondido, CA 92027, is open year-round (closed Christmas Day). Gates open at 6 am daily; closing hours vary by season. Contact the Park Ranger office at 760-839-4680 for further information.
Reservations for camping are available; see the Camping Information section for more reservation information.
Please remember that smoking and glass containers are never allowed anywhere at Dixon Lake. Alcoholic beverages may only be consumed in the campground while camping and not in any of the day-use areas, on the shoreline, or on boats.
(Charged on weekends, holidays, and during special events such as the Trout Derby)
We open at 6 am every day. Boats are called in an hour before the park closes. Please note that boats usually sell out quickly each morning after each stock, so get here early to get your shot at a boat.
Trout are catch and take only - no catch and release. Daily permits and catch limits are strictly enforced by Rangers, so make sure you're within the rules and don't risk losing your catch.
You can call the Dixon Lake Ranger Station at 760-839-4680 for updates on the current stocking schedule.
New fishing regulations: The bass limit is now only 2 bass (over 12 inches) in possession each day.
Because Dixon Lake has been granted an Aquaculture Permit by the State of California Department of Fish and Wildlife, fishing licenses are no longer required. However, all anglers eight years and older will need a daily lake fishing permit, which are available at the concession stand. Adult permits are $9, and Youth and Senior permits are $6. A second-rod permit can be purchased for a $3 fee except during the derby.
For additional information, please contact the Dixon Lake Ranger Station at 760-839-4680.
If you've been to Dixon Lake lately, you may have noticed that we've had a bit of an increase in 4-legged bandit activity. Our raccoon population has been taking advantage of food and trash left out on tables and near trash cans. While the raccoons are not as dangerous as the famous Yosemite bears, they can be quite assertive when it comes to taking what they want, when they want it. Here are a few tips to keep the "bandits" at bay:
