Part of Streams and Fishing Guides, our guide to San Diego County creeks, rivers and stream-side parks, with fishing rules and flood safety.
Santa Margarita County Preserve in Fallbrook is a 221-acre river corridor with two miles of non-motorized trails for hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riders. It is open 8 a.m. to half an hour before sunset daily. The county page states plainly: fishing is not allowed.Checked October 23, 2026.
What It Is
The county describes a “221-acre lush river corridor” with riparian and upland habitats and two miles of non-motorized multi-use trails. It has an equestrian staging area and a portable restroom. Source: San Diego County Parks, read 2026-10-23.
No Fishing
The county page states: “Fishing is not allowed.” This is the clearest fishing rule in this guide. See our stream fishing rules for other places.
What We Could Not Verify
- Parking fee, dog rules and accessibility were not stated. San Diego County Parks can confirm.
- Map coordinates were not obtained.
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FAQ
Is fishing allowed here?
No. The county page says “Fishing is not allowed.”
Are mountain bikes allowed?
The county lists non-motorized multi-use trails for hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riders.
Sources
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.