Lake Cuyamaca is a small 110-acre reservoir located at 4,600 feet in the eastern Cuyamaca Mountains, just 1.5 hours from Los Angeles. The lake was created in 1888 as a result of building the Cuyamaca Dam, one of oldest dams in California still in active use. This lovely lake is surrounded by Cuyamaca Rancho State Park, a popular recreation area for the folks from San Diego and surrounding areas.

The lake is a rich fishing ground, full of trout, Florida bass, channel catfish, smallmouth bass, sturgeon, and bluegill. The lake is stocked with trout every year and it attracts fishermen from all over California.

The lake is also popular with boaters and has a nice campground with a store, café, and tackle shop. There are a number of great hiking trails south of the lake through the wilderness, which offer spectacular views.

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