Fishing 

LAKE POWAY WILL BE CLOSED TO FISHING AND BOATING NOVEMBER 29th- 30th, IN PREPARATION FOR THE TROUT SEASON OPENER ON DECEMBER 1st.

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Fishing Permit Fees

Rate Type Fees
Adult (16 and over) $7.00
Youth (8 to 15) $3.00
Seniors (55 and over) $3.00
Military (With ID) $4.00
  1. Fishing Information
  2. Guidelines

Lake Poway Fishing

  • Bait, tackle, lake permits, and refreshments are available at the Lake Poway Concession.
  • Fishing is permitted from Wednesday to Sunday. View our boat rental fees online.
  • Please check our weekly fish report for fishing conditions, stocking dates and discounts.
  • State fishing licenses are not required; however, Poway fishing permits are required.
  • Year-round fishing is available for bass, catfish, sunfish and bluegill.
  • You can fish from the shoreline or from a rental boat.

Daily Fish Catch Limits

  • Bass: 5 max, minimum of 12 inches. Catch and release only during spawning season (March and April).
  • Bluegill: 10 max
  • Catfish: 5 max
  • Sunfish: 10 max
  • Trout: 4 max (no catch and release) 

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