Map

Fishing in Lakeside, CA

California, United States

App Section

Want trophy-size catches? These Lakeside spots deliver

Latest Lakeside fishing reports

NEW
fish catches icon
recently logged catches

1 hour ago

Upload preview

Largemouth bass

South Lake

length · weight

NEW
fish catches icon
recently logged catches

3 hours ago

Upload preview

California halibut

Mission Bay

23 in · 5 lb

NEW
fish catches icon
recently logged catches

2 hours ago

Banded guitarfish

South San Diego Bay

29 in · 4 lb

NEW
fish catches icon
recently logged catches

2 hours ago

California halibut

Mission Bay

25 in · 6 lb

NEW
fish catches icon
recently logged catches

2 hours ago

Spotted sand bass

South San Diego Bay

length · weight

NEW
fish catches icon
recently logged catches

2 hours ago

Upload preview

Largemouth bass

Fairbanks Lake

16 in · 2 lb

NEW
fish catches icon
recently logged catches

2 hours ago

Diamond stingray

South San Diego Bay

length · weight

NEW
fish catches icon
recently logged catches

5 hours ago

Black perch

length · weight

NEW
fish catches icon
recently logged catches

2 hours ago

California halibut

South San Diego Bay

length · weight

NEW
fish catches icon
recently logged catches

5 hours ago

Kelp bass

length · weight

Fishbrain
More catches in the app...

Continue browsing catches and catch locations in the Fishbrain app

About Lakeside fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Lakeside, California. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 18,517 catches for Largemouth bass, 13,811 catches for Spotted sand bass, and 2,417 catches for Kelp bass.

7-day weather forecast in Lakeside
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...

Unlock fishing secrets in the app

Discover the best time to fish by species in your area with Bitetime™

Bite time image

Fishing regulations in Lakeside

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in California can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of May 4, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Select...

Loading boundaries...
App Section
Download Fishbrain and fish smarter
Unlimited access to the best fishing spot finder in the game. Get all the fishing intel you need to start catching more, and bigger, fish.

Free trial available

4.7
37.6K ratings
editor's choice

FAQ about Lakeside fishing

Most commonly caught species around Lakeside, CA:
Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Lakeside, CA. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities:
  • Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions.
  • Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches.
  • Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates.

Other cities near Lakeside

Winter Gardens

1.8 miles away

Bostonia

3.6 miles away

Santee

4.7 miles away

El Cajon

5.0 miles away

Rancho San Diego

6.5 miles away

Alpine

8.5 miles away

La Mesa

9.0 miles away

Spring Valley

9.6 miles away

Poway

11.3 miles away

Lemon Grove

11.4 miles away

La Presa

11.5 miles away

San Diego

12.8 miles away

Ramona

13.3 miles away

Bonita

15.1 miles away

Chula Vista

17.0 miles away

National City

17.3 miles away

Coronado

19.9 miles away

Escondido

21.6 miles away

Solana Beach

22.6 miles away

Imperial Beach

23.4 miles away

Encinitas

24.6 miles away

San Marcos

24.8 miles away

Valley Center

26.8 miles away