The details of the Lake Poway Free Youth Fishing Derby have been announced. A press release was issued yesterday by the City of Poway.

"Hey Kids! Grab your poles for the FREE 15th annual "youth only" fishing derby at Lake Poway on Saturday, February 6, 2010. Join the City of Poway, Captain Ron Baker formerly of Fish Talk Radio, and several big-name sponsors for a great day of fun and prizes when we stock 4,000 pounds of hungry trout. Registration begins at 6:00 a.m., and fishing will continue until noon. After the derby, all participating youth are invited to enjoy a tasty barbecue lunch courtesy of El Cajon Ford. The awards ceremony begins at 1:00 p.m., with a raffle and prizes for age-division winners. Grand prizes will be awarded for the Kid's Best Fishing Story Contest, so pull out your best fish story and join the fun!

Free overnight camping will be provided along with free fish tacos from 3:00 p.m.. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 5 furnished by Tommy Gomes of Catalina Offshore Products and the Uni Goop Pro Staff Team. Plus, bring your rods and reels to Captain Ron's free fishing seminar, "How to win the Lake Poway Youth Fishing Derby" on Friday, February 5 at 5:00 p.m. to get rigged right for the derby.

In preparation for the event, Lake Poway will close at noon on Thursday, February 4, 2010 and all day on Friday, February 5, 2010. This is a youth only event, and all participants must register in order to fish during derby hours. Parents are encouraged to assist children during the tournament, but will not be permitted to fish. Motor Boats will only be rented to the parent/guardian of a Youth Fishing Derby participant. For more information call (858) 668-4770, or check our website at www.poway.org/lakepoway."