A State of California Fishing License is no longer required to fish at Lake Poway.
Dogs are not allowed in the boats or on the shoreline.
Each angler is allowed to use a maximum of two rods.
The trout limit is 4 trout.
All anglers require a daily fishing permit to fish.
Fishing permit must be carried at all times.
Anglers must obey City of Poway Rules and Regulations.
Fishing in the restricted area is prohibited.
The use of corn for bait is prohibited.
The use of Sport fish for bait is prohibited.
Chumming of bait is prohibited.
Each angler must have their own stringer.
No catch and release of trout.
Bass must be released if under 12 inches.
No snagging of fish.
Only live bait purchased at the Lookout at Lake Poway is permitted.
Notices
Quagga Mussels In order to protect the integrity of the Lake Poway and surrounding water systems the following restrictions are now in effect. 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 Lookout at Lake Poway
Any other items, determined by Staff, to be potential contaminants
