Hello I'm visiting the San Diego Area to do some lmb fishing. I was wondering If anyone had any lake and artificial bait recommendations. Also I was wondering if you guys do live shiner fishing? I noticed they were available at shops in the sd area. If someone could help me out that would much appreciated. FYI I wont have a boat but I could rent one if they're available. Also I have the tackle to throw pretty much all baits from a dropshot to a huddleston so just lmk what works.

Not sure you can legally fish with live bait (except for worms) that isn't caught from the water you're fishing AND that wasn't caught from that lake on the day that you're fishing. I would call those bait shops to make sure they are still selling them, and that they are legal to fish in those lakes. If so,  and you have a way to keep them lively, they would probably be a good bait to throw. 

SD lakes are usually about a month ahead of our local SoCal, could be pre spawn with staging bass. San Vicente is similar to Castiac regarding lures and presentations. 

Tom