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Hodges Reservoir

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Hodges Reservoir, also called Lake Hodges, at 20175 Lake Drive in Escondido, is open February through October, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, sunrise to sunset. The City of San Diego says it is “Closed November through January,” so the last open days of this season fall in October 2026.Checked October 23, 2026.

Nov–JanClosed
Wed, Sat, SunOpen Days
$10Adult Fishing, 16–65
FreeChildren 7 and Under
The tall concrete arches of the Lake Hodges Dam seen from below
The arches of the Lake Hodges Dam. el-toro, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Address20175 Lake Drive, Escondido, CA 92029.
Hours“Open February through October, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday, from sunrise to sunset. Closed November through January.” Open Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.
Fishing FeesAdults (16 to 65) $10; youth (8 to 15) $5; seniors (65+) $7; children 7 and under free. Anglers 16+ need a valid California fishing license.
BoatsPrivate boats $10; kayaks and canoes $7; SUP and windsurfing $7 (cash or check only).
Safety, Read October 23, 2026“All vessels must be inspected for quagga mussels by City reservoir staff at the Quagga Inspection Station.” The page showed no active closure or water-quality notice when read; its reservoir FAQ is dated revised October 2026.

Seasonal Closure

As of October 23, 2026, the reservoir is in the last days of its season. We do not promise it is open after October 31. The page we read does not say that it reopens on the same schedule in February 2027.

Hodges Reservoir Open the map. © OpenStreetMap contributors.

What We Could Not Verify

  • A search excerpt mentioned a closure on the third Wednesday of each month. The City page text we read did not show it, so it is not confirmed.
  • Hodges trails are run by San Dieguito River Park, and their hours were not read.
  • Whether the reservoir reopens in February 2027 on the same schedule: not confirmed.

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FAQ

Is Hodges Reservoir open in November?

No. The City of San Diego page says it is closed November through January and open February through October, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.

Do I need a license to fish at Hodges Reservoir?

Anglers 16 and older need a valid California fishing license, per the City page. Children 7 and under fish free.

Sources

  1. City of San Diego: Hodges Reservoir

Checked October 23, 2026 by It’s San Diego. Cite this page: It’s San Diego (itssandiego.com), checked October 23, 2026. Free to quote with a link to this page; tables are licensed CC BY 4.0.