A schooling fish, corvina roam the sea in bands. When an angler finds one, he often finds more. Live croakers and mudsuckers are popular baits from mid-May through August. In cooler temperatures, bottom jigs or bottom-running trolling lures work best. Boats can be launched from several private marinas around the lake, including North Shore, Bombay Beach, Salton City, and at the state recreation area, just south of North Shore.
Camping is also available at the marinas, and hookups are provided.
Boaters should be watchful for high winds, which can create choppy seas as dangerous as the ocean. These winds are most likely to be encountered in March, though they occur throughout the year. The sea is 90 miles east of San Diego, and can be reached by taking the Borrego Salton Seaway or Highway 78 through the Anza-Borrego desert, or by taking Interstate 8 east to El Centro, then driving north on Highway 111.