Three huge trout plants will pour in Santa Ana River Lakes between now and its grand reopening set for Friday, Dec. 7. The lake will be loaded with thousands of pounds of one to two-pound rainbows, along with a hefty supply of quality Sierra Bows from six to 20 pounds.

The longer-than-expected maintenance was to improve the water circulation between the three lakes at Santa Ana River Lake, and the work is expected to make for better fishing conditions this trout season. Rather than having the water flow in at the top of all three lakes, the water is now moved through the lakes via bottom feeds and drains. This will improve water circulation and aeration.

Anaheim Lake will remain open through this weekend with fishing permits at half-price. It will close after fishing on Monday, and then SARL will open the following Friday. The Kid's Pond (Huckleberry Pond) at SARL remains open, just like it has been all summer, on a Wednesday through Sunday schedule.

Santa Ana River Lakes will be open on a seven-days-a-week schedule with fishing allowed from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. on day passes or from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. on an evening pass. Each of these passes is $25. Seniors pay only $23 with a $20 special on Wednesdays. All of these passes have a five-fish limit. For kids 4 to 13, a three-fish pass is just $12.