Trout Season Kicks Off This Weekend At Santee Lakes

SANTEE, CA — Trout season kicks off this weekend at Santee Lakes.

Santee Lakes will be stocked with 3,000 pounds of trout for the two-day Trout Season Opening Weekend, according to event organizers. There will be 500 pounds of lightning trout. All fish will be between .75 and 2.5 pounds.

According to event organizers, 40 trout will be tagged for prizes from Phenix Rods.

Lakes 2, 3 and 4 will be closed to fishing Thursday and Friday. The lakes will reopen Saturday for the two-day Trout Opener.

The event is scheduled from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve, 9310 Fanita Parkway, Santee.

Gate entrance is $7 per car. Permits cost $10 for adults and $6 for juniors and seniors. A second pole stamp is $4. Permits can be purchased in advance at the General Store.