Windmill Lake Fishing near Oceanside, California

Windmill Lake is a reservoir located just 4.6 miles from Oceanside, in San Diego County, in the state of California, United States. Whether you’re baitcasting, spinning or fly fishing your chances of getting a bite here are good. So grab your favorite fly fishing rod and reel, and head out to Windmill Lake. Alternate names for this reservoir include Whalen Lake.

Join us as we discuss the California Fishing License options, fishing rules and fishing regulations. Please remember to check with the local Fish and Wildlife department to ensure the stream is open to the public. Now get out there and fish! Check out our Fishing Times chart to determine when the fish will be most active.

  "Found a small spot on the west side of the lake. Caught about 10-15 tiny catfish and acouple small..." Guajome Lake

  "You can fish this lake from sun up to sun down from May to September. I would fish from the colvert..." Lindo Lake

  "Went out about 1230 in afternoon. Not best time to fish cats but I'm married with kids and that..." O'Neill Lake