This week: matsutake off season (11%); king boletes off season (9%); chanterelles off season (8%); candy caps off season (4%); morels off season (0%).

Weather near Ramona Grasslands Preserve: 1.5 in in the last 30 days, about 3 times the normal 0.6. Another 1.7 in is forecast by Nov 6.

By mushroom

Matsutake

11%Off season

Best at 4,000 to 5,000 ft; last week 10%, next week 11%.

Off season, and matsutake are rare here.

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King boletes

9%Off season

Best at 4,000 to 5,000 ft; last week 9%, next week 10%.

Off season, and king boletes are rare here.

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Chanterelles

8%Off season

Best at 3,000 to 4,000 ft; last week 9%, next week 8%.

Off season, and chanterelles are rare here.

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Candy caps

4%Off season

Best at 0 to 1,000 ft; last week 4%, next week 6%.

Off season, and candy caps are rare here.

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Morels

0%Off season

Best at 6,000 to 7,000 ft; last week 0%, next week 0%.

Off season here. Morels usually fruit in May. Look in last year's conifer burns, and along streams in mixed conifer.

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Parks and forests

Black Mountain Open Space ParkCuyamaca Rancho State ParkDaley RanchHauser WildernessLos Peñasquitos Canyon PreserveMission Trails Regional ParkPalomar Mountain State ParkPine Creek WildernessRamona Grasslands PreserveSan Dieguito River ParkSan Onofre State BeachSanta Ysabel PreserveSouth Carlsbad State BeachTecolote Canyon Natural Park

Season questions

When is morel season in San Diego County?

Most often in May, best at 6,000 to 7,000 ft.

Nearby counties

Orange CountyRiverside County

More

• Wild foods in season in California (Forage Calendar)