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Poway lake stocking schedule for the 2023-2024 Trout Season is finalized! Opening day will be December 1st, 2023, the lake will be stocked with 2,000 lbs. of Rainbow Trout. See stocking schedule for future dates. The lake will be closed to fishing November 29th-30th, in preparation for opening day.

Happy I finally found sdfish.com and to see a post. I guess this new location has only 9 members. I hope all the past members return soon

Chatmar wrote: Wed Apr 05, 2023 5:42 am Happy I finally found sdfish.com and to see a post. I guess this new location has only 9 members. I hope all the past members return soon

It's too bad the other website had to close. We do need a fishing website with no politics here in SoCal.

any recommendations for fishing setups for trout? Might check it out soon

fishingisfun wrote: Sat Apr 08, 2023 9:23 pm any recommendations for fishing setups for trout? Might check it out soon

Mini jigs seem to work best overall for me. Get a light pole with 2-3lb test line and cast different colored mini jigs, 1/16 or 1/32 oz.
Some use spinners and powerbait as well. Sometimes I use the powerbait setup as shown on the picture:
Adjust the leader length depending on the lake depth and conditions, normally between 1 and 4 feet.
Be sure that you put enough bait on the hook so that it floats and not just falls to the bottom.

Poway has been great to me and my kids this season.

MaxZmus wrote: Sun Apr 09, 2023 4:40 pm 6B8ED031-8A2D-4EAF-BFBA-7F0017D18521.jpegPoway has been great to me and my kids this season.

wow thats awesome! I havent had any luck at Lake Poway. 0-2 now

Avid_Angler wrote: Sat Apr 08, 2023 10:50 pm

fishingisfun wrote: Sat Apr 08, 2023 9:23 pm any recommendations for fishing setups for trout? Might check it out soon

Mini jigs seem to work best overall for me. Get a light pole with 2-3lb test line and cast different colored mini jigs, 1/16 or 1/32 oz.
jig.jpg

For mini-jig, is 6lb mono line okay? And any tips on casting it further? Or it's not meant to be casted far?

MaxZmus wrote: Sun Apr 09, 2023 4:40 pm 6B8ED031-8A2D-4EAF-BFBA-7F0017D18521.jpegPoway has been great to me and my kids this season.

I love to see kids fishing!!

fishingisfun wrote: Sun Apr 09, 2023 5:57 pm

Avid_Angler wrote: Sat Apr 08, 2023 10:50 pm

fishingisfun wrote: Sat Apr 08, 2023 9:23 pm any recommendations for fishing setups for trout? Might check it out soon

Mini jigs seem to work best overall for me. Get a light pole with 2-3lb test line and cast different colored mini jigs, 1/16 or 1/32 oz.
jig.jpg

For mini-jig, is 6lb mono line okay? And any tips on casting it further? Or it's not meant to be casted far?

6lb line is pretty heavy and you want to cast out as far as possible.
I use 2lb braid, it’s been working well for me.

Any tips on boating for trout? Should I troll? Or just try to find schools swimming around? I haven't caught a solid trout in like 3 years at poway lol.

fishingisfun wrote: Sun Apr 09, 2023 5:57 pm

Avid_Angler wrote: Sat Apr 08, 2023 10:50 pm

fishingisfun wrote: Sat Apr 08, 2023 9:23 pm any recommendations for fishing setups for trout? Might check it out soon

Mini jigs seem to work best overall for me. Get a light pole with 2-3lb test line and cast different colored mini jigs, 1/16 or 1/32 oz.
jig.jpg

For mini-jig, is 6lb mono line okay? And any tips on casting it further? Or it's not meant to be casted far?

I agree 6# mono is way heavy for such light jigs. Most use 2lb mono or braid. They're not going to cast super far regardless but i can't imagine them going very far with 6#

yeah i was using 6lb mono with a jig and the super light weights idk what they are called. looks like pellets lol

fishingisfun wrote: Wed Apr 12, 2023 10:33 am yeah i was using 6lb mono with a jig and the super light weights idk what they are called. looks like pellets lol

Those weights are called split shot.

Does the C-Rig setup apply if you're fishing from one of the boats?

Stocking schedule for the 2023-2024 Trout Season is finalized! Opening day will be December 1st, 2023, the lake will be stocked with 2,000 lbs. of Rainbow Trout. See stocking schedule for future dates. The lake will be closed to fishing November 29th-30th, in preparation for opening day. For questions please call 858-668-4772.

29th Annual Youth Fishing Derby
Join the City of Poway, February 3, 2024, for an exciting day of fun and prizes at the FREE 29th Annual Youth Fishing Derby! Freshly stocked with rainbow trout, the lake will be open only to youth ages 15 and younger from 6:00 AM-12:00 PM. Winners must be present to claim prizes at the awards ceremony. *Participants must check-in at the registration tables to receive their wristbands before fishing that morning. *Participants must check-in at the registration tables to receive their wristbands before fishing that morning.*

A Seminar and Campout will be held the night before on Friday, February 2, 2024, learn to fish from the pros and watch demonstrations on how to properly rig a line the night before the 29th Annual Youth Fishing Derby. The fishing seminar will begin at 5:00 PM. Don't forget your camping and grilling supplies. Absolutely no fishing is permitted prior to the Derby. For more information call the Lake Poway Ranger at: (858) 668-4772. Register Here.

Stocking Schedule for the 2023-2024 Trout Season is finalized! Opening day will be December 1st, 2023, the lake will be stocked with 2,000 lbs. of Rainbow Trout. See stocking schedule for future dates. The lake will be closed to fishing November 29th-30th, in preparation for opening day. For questions please call 858-668-4772.


29th Annual Youth Fishing Derby
Join the City of Poway, February 3, 2024, for an exciting day of fun and prizes at the FREE 29th Annual Youth Fishing Derby! Freshly stocked with rainbow trout, the lake will be open only to youth ages 15 and younger from 6:00 AM-12:00 PM. Winners must be present to claim prizes at the awards ceremony. *Participants must check-in at the registration tables to receive their wristbands before fishing that morning.

A Seminar and Campout will be held the night before on Friday, February 2, 2024, learn to fish from the pros and watch demonstrations on how to properly rig a line the night before the 29th Annual Youth Fishing Derby. The fishing seminar will begin at 5:00 PM. Don't forget your camping and grilling supplies. Absolutely no fishing is permitted prior to the Derby. For more information call the Lake Poway Ranger at: (858) 668-4772. Register Here.

Will you be open February 2 before the Derby.

Nelson 1 wrote: Wed Jan 24, 2024 12:34 pm Will you be open February 2 before the Derby.

@Nelson 1 The derby starts on Feb 2 at 6:00am.
Absolutely no fishing is permitted prior to the 6:00am tournament start time.

Thought it started on the 3rd. Sorry to bother you.