(Not So) Speechless Sunday ~ Lake Jennings ~ Lakeside CA

Located in San Diego's East County, Lake Jennings in Lakeside has something for everyone! This dam at Lake Jennings was constructed in 1964 to create a reservoir for the Lakeside residents. Lake Jennings covers an area of 85 surface miles and is home to some of San Diego's best Bass and Catfish!

The 100 acres surrounding Lake Jennings also provides some great camping, hiking and bird watching. The campground sits just above Lake Jennings with a great view of the lake. There are sites available for full hook-up RV's up to 35 feet, partial hook-ups for up to 25 feet and tent camping. You will find a playground, fish cleaning facilities, laundry and restrooms with hot showers within walking distance from any site. This is a great place for a weekend getaway!

Lake Jennings has opened for night fishing! Now open on Fridays 5 p.m to 12 a.m., Saturday 5:30 a.m. to 12 a.m. and Sunday 5:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. As home to one of the only locations in San Diego County which carries the Large Blue Catfish, the challenge will be to catch a big one! Pretty much any stink bait will work, since the lake is stocked with thousands of pounds of channel cat. There are reports every year of numerous cat caught weighing over 15lbs!

Fun for the kids and adults, Lake Jennings University offers free fishing classes Sunday afternoons at 1 p.m. You will learn what is working best for catching the different varieties of fish. The class will also cover how to rig. If you are interested in taking a Youth Group to Lake Jennings, the kids fish free!

Don't miss out on the wildlife at Lake Jennings either!Early morning and late evening, don't be surprised to see deer coming down for their drinks. Keep an eye out for bobcat, skunks, raccoon or coyotes as well! Lake Jennings is also one of San Diego's largest birdwatching points, recording over 475 different species of birds.

One of San Diego's hidden gems, Lake Jennings is located in Lakeside just off Interstate 8 at Lake Jennings Park Road. Make a right off the freeway and follow the signs!