Doane Pond is located in San Diego county in the beautiful Palomar Mountain State Park. From San Diego, take hwy. 15 North to hwy. 76 East. Turn left (North) up Hwy. S6 and then left onto State Park

The park covers 1,897 acres at an elevation of approx. 5,500 feet. It features several hiking trails, creeks, and a 3-acre pond. Activities are camping, hiking, picnicing, and fishing. Entrance fee is $6 per vehicle, camping is $20 per night - reservations: (800) 444-7275, Ranger Station: (760) 742-3462 Visit the Palomar State Park web site for more information. Nearby is the famous Palomar Observatory.

The lake is stocked with rainbow trout by the DFG. There are also bluegill, catfish, and bullhead in the lake.

The best baits for this lake

Strike King Bladed jigs 1/2 oz / Blue Glimmer Thunder Cricket

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LUNKERCANDY Crankbaits Cell Mate Sugar Daddy 6

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Fishing Jigs

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Z-Man Fishing Products Minnows & swimbaits Pearl Blue Glimmer Z-Man MinnowZ

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Raptor Lures Swimbaits Gizzard Shad Candy Shad

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