Fishing at Lake Cuyamaca
Fishing Classes
Lake Cuyamaca
760.765.0515
Saturdays 10AM
Cost: FREE
Directions
Building located to the right of the Lake Cuyamaca Restaurant
Program
Depending how the fish are biting will determine the class curriculum… trout, bass, blue gill, crappie and catfish are all in the lake. So whatever is biting for the day will be talked about.
Basics for fishing, bait use, lures, rigging your tackle, casting, and knot ties will get any beginner ready to catch fish at Lake Cuyamaca on your first day fishing!
Website: lakecuyamaca.org/free.htm
California Wolf Center
619.234.WOLF or 760.765.0030
Saturdays 2PM
Call Wolf Center to reserve a tour!
Directions
4 miles south of Julian on Highway 79 | Enter at KQ Ranch Campground & Resort | California Wolf Center is located behind the resort.
Program: Wolves of North America are presented to visitors through an outdoor walking tour, an educational talk and a comprehensive slide show.
Website: californiawolfcenter.org
Hiking Trails
There are unlimited hiking trails throughout the Julian area. The California State and County Parks offer some good choices. Green Valley Falls and Cuyamaca Rancho State Parks are nearby with miles of hiking trails. Contact California State Parks and Recreation for trail maps and information on trail closures. Lake Cuyamaca (only 5 miles from Pinezanita) offers a trail all the way around the lake for hiking and has a picnic area as well.
For some of the best hiking close to Pinezanita, Mount Laguna is our recommendation. Most of the mountain escaped the fires of 2003 and 2007 and offers a vast trail system. The Pacific Crest Trail can be found winding its’ way through Mount Laguna as well as many other trails. A Visitors Center can be found on top of the mountain in the small town of Mt. Laguna. Trail maps can be purchased there and don’t forget your National Forest Adventure Pass for parking in the Cleveland National Forest. If you don’t have a pass, one can be purchased from the store next to the Visitors Center.
Cedar Creek Falls
Many adventurers ask us about Cedar Creek Falls aka “Devils Punchbowl”. It is a 100 ft. waterfall flowing into a medium sized pool. Getting to the falls requires an arduous hike and PLENTY of drinking water. We will warn you that there is NO SHADE on the hike in or out to Cedar Creek Falls. It is a full day adventure and is worth the hike if you are in proper physical condition. Getting to the trailhead requires driving on Eagle Peak Road in the Pine Hills area of Julian. The road is at first paved, and turns into improved dirt for the last several miles. We suggest visiting the falls during May through June (when water flows are up from winter and spring rains) before July temperatures arrive.
Office Hours:
Mon. thru Thu. 9am – 5pm
Friday 9am – 5pm
Saturday 9am -5pm
Sunday 9am – 4pm
(After hours Check-in is
not permissible.)
Quite Hours 9pm to 8am
**Fires out by 11pm**
Location
4446 Highway 79
P.O. Box 2380
Julian, CA 92036
Contact
(760) 765-0429