Santee Lakes

Located within the City of Santee near Mission Trails Regional Park, the Lakes are best known for it's fishing and birding opportunites. These are lakes owned and operated by the Padre Dam Water District where they treat sewage, and turn the water back into a cleaner form. The Padre Dam Municipal Water District built Santee Lakes to demonstrate the promise of water recycling. From the I-805, east on the I-52 and take the Mast Blvd exit. Head east to Fanita Pkwy. then turn right. Follow Fanita Pkwy. to Carlton Oaks Dr. and turn right, park entrance will be on the right.

Species:

Common Green Darner

Blue-eyed Darner

Cardinal Meadowhawk

Variegated Meadowhawk

Mexican Amberwing

Red-tailed Pennant

Blue Dasher

Western Pondhawk

Flame Skimmer

Neon Skimmer

Black Saddlebags

Red Saddlebags

Wandering Glider

Familiar Bluet

Pacific Forktail

Black-fronted Forktail

Blue-ringed Dancer

Vivid Dancer