Fishing Lake Poway in San Diego County, California

• Overview

  Lake Poway stands in San Diego County, California. The shore lies 15 miles out. Around 60 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. The whole outline is near 1.2 miles, and most of it is walkable. Poway sits 3.4 miles from the bank. San Pasqual is 6.7 miles and Rancho Penasquitos 7 miles. No boundary runs near, so the county rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Lake Poway

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Documented catches and surveys in the area cover channel catfish, rainbow trout and blue catfish. It is a record of sightings and surveys, so use it as a guide. Work Lake Poway in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  August runs about 75°F on average, January about 55°F. There is no cold season worth the name. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. The season on Lake Poway follows the weather closely. Long dry spells drop the level and concentrate them.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. Parking within half a mile means no long carry with tackle. A platform or pier sits within half a mile. A picnic area is mapped about half a mile away. Toilets show in mapping about half a mile away. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. If the gate is shut, Lake Hodges at 6.7 miles is the nearest alternative. Check the position at Lake Poway before loading the car.