NOTABLE CATCHES

- None -
FISHING TIPS
Catfish Are Biting! Bass fishing has slowed as the shad have dissipated and very little shad is near the shorelines. Those who fished for catfish were rewarded with a good catfish bite at the Log Boom. The bluegill bite is slow. The water temperature is at 74o..

Use of Shad as Bait - There has been some confusion relating to the use of shad for bait at Lake Poway. The following is an excerpt from the rules. If you give the appearance of snagging a Staff Member will talk with you.

EXCERPT FROM CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH & GAME 2009-2010 FRESHWATER SPORTFISHING RULES

2.00. Fishing Methods--General.

(b) Snagging is prohibited. Snagging is defined as impaling or attempting to impale a fish in any part of its body other than the mouth by use of a hook, hooks, gaff, or other mechanical implement.

4.05. Bait Fish Capture Methods.

(a) Approved bait fish may be taken only by hand, with a dip net, or with traps not over three feet in greatest dimension. Such bait fish may not be purchased, bartered, sold, transferred or traded; or transported alive from the location where taken. Any other species taken shall be returned to the water immediately. Traps need not be closely attended. Dip net use: A dip net must be hand held, and the motion of a dip net shall be caused only by the physical effort of the operator. A dip net may not be moved through the water by any mechanical force or motorized device.

4.10. Bait Fish Use in the Southern District.

Except as provided below, live or dead fin fish shall not be used or possessed for use as bait in the Southern District:

(a) Dead threadfin shad and live or dead longjaw mudsucker may be used in all Southern District waters.
(b) Live threadfin shad may be used only at the location where taken.
(c) Golden shiner and red shiner may be used in San Diego County.

FISH STOCK
LAST STOCK: Wednesday, August 12 was 750 pounds of Catfish.

NEXT STOCK: See the new 2010 Trout Stock schedule

EVENTS
Hours -During the month of October the gates to Lake Poway will open at 7:00 AM. There is no boating or fishing Mondays through Fridays, only on Saturdays and Sundays

Annual Maintenance - Lake Poway is closed for fishing and boating Mondays through Fridays. We are open for fishing and boating only on Saturdays and Sundays from 7 AM to sunset. During this period we are performing maintenance on the dock and our boats in preparation for Trout season. Lake Poway will remain closed for fishing and boating on weekdays until the Opening Day of Trout Season on Friday, November 6.

T-Shirts -Be the first one in your neighborhood to sport a new Lake Poway T-Shirt. They are forest green and have the following logo on the front. They are available for purchase at the Lake Poway Grill & Tackle.

NOTICES
Fishing Requirements - Adults (anyone 16 years of age and older) require both a California State fishing license and a City of Poway Adult Fishing permit to fish at Lake Poway. Youths between the ages of 8 and 15 years of age only require a Youth Fishing permit. Youths under the age of 8 only require a Youth Fishing permit when their accompanying adult is not fishing. All permits and licenses can be purchased at the Lake Poway Grill & Tackle.

Quagga Mussels -The Quagga mussel is not in Lake Poway. It is known that there are Quagga mussels in other lakes. In order to protect the integrity of the Lake Poway water system the following temporary restrictions are now in effect. Until further notice, the following items are prohibited at Lake Poway:

 ? Float tubes
 ? Private motors and anchors
 ? Live Bait Containers
 ? Fish Finders
 ? Floating Catch Baskets
 ? Live Bait (shiners, crawdads, etc) from any source other than the Lake Poway Concession
 ? Any other items, determined by Staff, to be potential contaminants

Parking Fee - From now through October 26 there is a $5 parking fee for non-residents of Poway on weekends and holidays. If you are fishing and purchase your adult permit at the Entry Station the parking fee is waived. The Entry Station is now open from 7:00 AM to thirty minutes before sunset on weekends and holidays.

No Smoking at Lake Poway -Smoking is prohibited on Lake Poway, in the park and on the trails. Smoking is only permitted in the designated smoking area that is located on the Northeast side of the Lake Poway Grill & Tackle building.

INFORMATION: Lake Poway Information Line: (858) 668-4770, Lake Poway Grill & Tackle: (858) 486-1234