Map

Champagne Lakes

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

California, United States

4.4·338 catches

Top fish species at Champagne Lakes

App Section

Check which species have trophy potential in Champagne Lakes

Champagne Lakes fishing reports

fish catches icon
recently logged catches
Loading...

Channel catfish

28 in · 8 lb

fish catches icon
recently logged catches
Loading...

Bluegill

5 in · 2 oz

fish catches icon
recently logged catches
Loading...

Channel catfish

29 in · 8 lb 5 oz

fish catches icon
recently logged catches
Loading...

Largemouth bass

12 in · 1 lb

fish catches icon
recently logged catches
Loading...

Channel catfish

29 in · 9 lb

fish catches icon
recently logged catches
Loading...

Channel catfish

length · weight

Fishbrain
More catches in the app...

Continue browsing catches and catch locations in the Fishbrain app

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...

General info

Champagne Lakes is a lake located in San Diego County, California, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Bluegill, and Channel catfish.

Location

33°16′41.4″N 117°08′34.6″W
Directions

Amenities

When are Largemouth Bass biting on Champagne Lakes?

Learn what time of year and day to go fishing at Champagne Lakes. Download Fishbrain today to look for new fishing spots, scout new fishing access, or prep for your next trip.

Bite time image

Fishing regulations at Champagne Lakes, CA

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.

License Icon
Local laws and licenses

California fishing license

Get license

Reviews of Champagne Lakes

4.4
Loading...

25 ratings

5
4
3
2
1
Top reviews

Cities nearby

Bonsall

3.0 miles away

Pala

7.4 miles away

Fallbrook

7.9 miles away

Valley Center

8.0 miles away

Vista

8.2 miles away

San Marcos

10.1 miles away

Oceanside

10.2 miles away

Escondido

10.7 miles away

Carlsbad

13.4 miles away

Camp Pendleton South

14.1 miles away

Temecula

14.8 miles away

Encinitas

17.2 miles away

Murrieta

20.5 miles away

Solana Beach

20.7 miles away

Poway

21.3 miles away

Ramona

22.2 miles away

French Valley

22.3 miles away

Wildomar

24.4 miles away

Lake Riverside

25.3 miles away

Sage

25.7 miles away

Menifee

28.6 miles away

Lakeland Village

28.7 miles away

Canyon Lake

29.2 miles away

San Clemente

29.5 miles away

Anything missing or inaccurate?

Suggest changes to improve what we show.

Suggest changes

FAQ about Champagne Lakes fishing

Champagne Lakes is a lake located in San Diego County, California, United States. Its coordinates are:
33°16′41.4″N 117°08′34.6″W
.
Find the best fishing spots on Champagne Lakes by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
The most common species in Champagne Lakes are:
The latest Champagne Lakes fishing reports are:
According to fishing regulations at Champagne Lakes, some of the species in season this June include: Chinook salmon, Lingcod, Pacific halibut, Cabezon, and Copper rockfish. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .

Fishing in California requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Options include daily, annual, or combination licenses for residents and non-residents, purchasable online or at sporting goods stores.

In California, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16. There is no universal senior exemption. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

Get license
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

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...