Barrett Lake Outing - San Diego

We have been invited by San Diego Fly Fishers to join them in their one day exclusive access to fish Barrett Lake in South Eastern San Diego County on April 27th. This is prior to the lake opening for fishing for the season, so these fish have not seen a fly or a lure in months! Barrett is a fantastic Bass and Bluegill fishery, with normally high fish counts for anglers. All flies will need to be barbless, as this is a catch and release only lake (and yes, you can get cited for using barbed hooks). Poppers work awesome in the morning, followed by black wooly buggers as the sun gets high in the sky. The lake can only really be fished by float tube, kayak or boat, there is little shoreline access. No fly gear will be provided, you must bring your own. A valid California fishing license is required. You must be a member of Deep Creek Fly Fishers in good standing to register for this event.

Tim Huckaby, the current president of SDFF, will send us a link to register for the event prior to posting it on their club’s website. Tim assured me that once it goes up on their website it sells out quickly. By signing up here on Corsizio, you will be sent the link to register when it is issued. Actual registration will be done through SDFF. The one day fishing fee is approximately $50 per person. Boat rental is an additional fee of $100 for the first angler and $30 each for up to 3 more. There are only 15 boats that may be rented. Only 60 anglers will allowed on the lake for the day.

Everyone will meet at the main gate at Barrett at 5am, where you will be checked in and sign a waiver. At 6am the gates will open and we will all go down to the lake as a group, and the gate will be closed behind us. Do Not Be Late! We have the lake to ourselves for a maximum of 8 hours, so everyone has to be off the lake by 3pm. You can leave earlier if you wish, you just have to get out of your vehicle at the gate and open it, closing it behind you.

It is especially important to specify the name of the person attending, especially if the payment will be coming from the credit card or Paypal account of a different person. You will receive confirmation of registration by email. Reservations are final and cannot be cancelled. There will be no refunds if the named attendee does not arrive to check in on time.

Contact Kurt Marcks - president@deepcreekflyfishers.org with any questions or for more information.