BIG FISH. Fishing was good this week and last with lots of big fish being pulled out. Lots of limits and near limits. Open Trout Derby is on March 12, 2011 from sunrise to sunset. The awards ceremony and raffle will begin at 6:30pm on Saturday, March 12. Pre-sale of 30 fishing boats for the Open Trout Derby on Saturday, March 12, 2011 is available now at the Lake Poway Grill & Tackle, Wednesday through Sunday from sunrise to sunset. Lake Poway Grill & Tackle will be closed March 9, 10 & 11. Pre-sold derby tickets can be purchased at the lake office Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. 20 boats will be available on a first come first served basis the day of at the Park Office. For additional information please call or e-mail the Park Ranger Office at (858) 668 - 4772 or LakeRanger@poway.org. Starting in April, fishing at Lake Poway is going to get a lot more rewarding thanks to our sponsors at Fisherman's Outpost. They will be rewarding the biggest fish of the month with a custom wrapped rod and reel combo. The fish species will change from month to month so all anglers and fish have a chance to shine. The first fish on the list will be bass. The timeframe for the largest bass of the month for April will be from Wednesday, March 30, 2011 to Sunday May 1, 2011. All fish to be considered must be weighed in a logged at the boat dock to qualify. For tips, tricks and more on how to catch bass you can attend Fisherman's Outpost fishing seminar on Sunday, March 6, 2011 at 1:00pm. It is a free event.

Additionally, be on the lookout for Lake Poway's Family Campout Adventure Series coming on Saturday, April 16, 2011. This full moon campout is geared more towards the fisherman. The campout will include Family Fishing Permits; a boat for night fishing after the park is closed and cleared of the public, a fishing seminar hosted by Fisherman's Outpost, a camp fire and complimentary hot beverages in the morning at the Lake Poway Grill & Tackle. Space for fishing is limited to 40 boats, no shoreline fishing. For more information, e-mail or call the Park Ranger Office at (858) 668 - 4772 or LakeRanger@poway.org.