fishing at loveland reservoir

To protect and preserve water quality and natural habitat, Sweetwater Authority and the USDA Forest Service established a unique partnership to provide public fishing access along a 5-mile portion of the shoreline. In exchange for parcel of land near the reservoir, previously owned by the US Government, Sweetwater Authority provided land near Descanso, CA to the National Forest System. This exchange increases natural habitat and forest lands available to San Diego County and Southern California residents and wildlife.

Fishing activities at Loveland Reservoir are designed to protect public health and benefit the community. Activities will be monitored by Sweetwater Authority.

Please Stay in Designated Areas and Respect the Sensitive Environment Present at Loveland Reservoir.

Fishing Access is Limited to Posted Areas
Current hours open to the public:
6:45 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. (times are adjusted seasonally) All County, State and Federal Regulations Will be Enforced

Adult supervision is required for children under 16.

NO Alcoholic Beverages
NO Fires or Smoking
NO Glass Bottles and Containers
NO Dogs
NO Boats, Floats and Water craft
NO Swimming and Wading
NO Firearms
NO Fish Cleaning
NO Bowfishing

QUAGGA MUSSEL PREVENTION
No Live Freshwater Bait
(including shiners, crawdads, etc.)
To prevent the further spread of Quagga Mussels, Sweetwater Authority has banned the use of live bait from freshwater sources at Loveland and Sweetwater Reservoirs.
The ban does not apply to mealworms, redworms, crickets, etc.

Fishing Flyer (PDF)

a large catch at Loveland

Directions to Loveland Fishing area

California State Fishing Licenses Required.
Bass - 5 (12-inch minimum length)
Catfish - 5
Bluegill - No Limit
Red Eared Sunfish - No Limit