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Loveland Reservoir

Part of Lakes and Lake Guides, our guide to San Diego County lakes, reservoirs and the rules for fishing them.

Loveland Reservoir near Alpine offers public shoreline fishing, open daily. October through February hours are 6 am to 5 pm. A California fishing license is required. No boats, swimming, dogs or other pets are allowed. Fees are not stated on the page we read.Checked October 23, 2026.

Dailyopen days
6 am to 5 pmOctober to February
Noboats, pets or swimming
LocationNo street address. Directions on the page: I-8 East, Tavern Road/Alpine exit, south about 3.5 miles (Tavern Road becomes Japatul Road).
HoursDaily. October through February 6 am to 5 pm; March through September 6 am to 6 pm. Closed New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, the Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas.
Run bySweetwater Authority with the USDA Forest Service
FeesNot stated on the page text we read
KidsAdult supervision required under 16

Rules

A California fishing license is required and live freshwater bait is not allowed. The page bans dogs, horses and pets (including service animals, citing health code), boats and watercraft, swimming and wading, fires and smoking, and glass. See California Fishing License and Limits.

Closures

The Authority says the area can close for fire conditions, Red Flag Warnings, weather or staffing. Read 2026-10-23; check the Authority page first.

What We Could Not Verify

  • Fees, fish species, limits and stocking are not confirmed; the Sweetwater Authority can confirm.
  • There is no street address on the page; use the posted directions.

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FAQ

Can I bring a boat?

No. Boats and watercraft are not allowed.

Can I bring my dog?

No. The page says no dogs or other pets.

Sources

  1. Sweetwater Authority: Loveland Reservoir
  2. CDFW: fishing licenses

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.