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Otay Lakes County Park

East Otay Mesa, California

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The park is a habitat for the endangered Least Bell's Vireo, a small songbird known for its melodious tunes.

The lakes were formed in the early 1900s as part of a water reservoir project to support the growing San Diego region.

Otay Lakes County Park was a filming location for the 1997 blockbuster movie 'Titanic'!

The Lower Otay Lake is renowned for its excellent bass fishing, attracting anglers from all over California.

Otay Lakes was the site of the first controlled glider flight by John J. Montgomery in 1883, a pioneer in aviation history.

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