Lake Jennings
Lakeside, CA
By Simir Shah
★★★★★4.6(167 Google reviews)
What parents say
AI summary of 5 Google reviews — not a first-hand visit. How we write these
A calm lake with a paved road looping it for an easy walk, fishing and boats to rent by the hour at what reviewers call a fair rate. Stocking is mentioned but catch reports are mixed, so do not promise fish. Views are good, it is rarely busy, and staff get named and praised in reviews.
A scenic reservoir with year-round camping, shore fishing and weekend boat rentals, plus tens of thousands of pounds of trout and catfish stocked annually. Fishing and boating are best Friday through Sunday when the bait shop and dock are open. Pack a hat and water since shade is limited along the shoreline.
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Lake Jennings, Lakeside, CA 92040, USA
$2 per person day-use
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What visitors say
- Eduard Arutyunyan★★★★★
The water was crystal clear, I was fishing for bass unfortunately no luck, but i did see plenty of trout swimming by, there is a paved road that goes around the lake for a nice walk.
8 months ago
- Sherry Hopwood★★★★★
My favorite weekend get away. Clean, friendly with wonderful views of the lake and city.
5 months ago
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