Although catfish season has technically ended, there are still plenty of fish in the lake. Your best opportunity to reel in the big cats would be early morning, before the temperatures rise too high. When you stop by concessions to buy your permit, ask about the lake’s current hot spots and which bait has been most successful lately.
Lake Poway is open for boating and fishing Wednesday-Sunday from 6:00 PM to sunset (currently 7:15 PM).