Perris SRA Night Tournament Saturday July 21, 2018. Details will follow!

Saturday April 28, 2018 Castaic and Top Ten Fish Off.

The upper lake is home to many different recreation activities, and is the primary facility for motorized watercraft. The main reservoir houses two launch ramps, of which the east (main) launch ramp can service 18 full lanes of traffic, and the west (seasonal) launch ramp can hold 6. Boaters have a chance to experience 2,235 acres of explorable waterways and coves, and shoreline fisherman can test the 29 miles of shoreline, some of which is pathway accessible. Effective March 1st, 2015 the new legal black bass limit will be 5 fish at 15 inches for Castaic Lake. These regulations can be found in Title 14, California Code of Regulations, section 5.00. Use this link to www.wildlife.ca.gov/Regulations page.

URGENT NOTICE PLEASE READ: Quagga Muscle Inspections are taking place and all water craft will be required to pass inspection before they will be allowed to launch. For information about Quagga Mussel Inspections click on this link http://www.dfg.ca.gov/invasives/quaggamussel/

Saturday February 24, 2018 San Vicente.

Diamond Valley Lake (also known as The Diamond), located in Hemet is one of the largest man-made reservoirs in Southern California with a capacity of 800,000 acre feet, 260 ft deep and with over 4,500 surface acres. At The Diamond, you will discover some of the best fishing in the state. World-renowned for its black bass fishing, we are home to bluegill and redear sunfish, rainbow trout, and both blue and channel catfish. The Diamond attracts fisherman from all over the world ready and willing to test their skills against monster sized fish in these waters. Will you be remembered as a record-breaking Diamond Master? Monster sized fishes await. Come test your fishing skills at The Diamond today!

San Vicente Reservoir reopened for fishing and boating on September 22nd, 2016 after being closed for more than 8 years while it underwent a massive project to raise the height of the dam by 117 vertical feet – the tallest dam raise in United States history. San Vicente is located 25 miles northeast of San Diego in the rural foothills of Lakeside. (13600 Moreno Ave. Lakeside, CA 92040).

View the San Vicente Lake Map

San Vicente Reservoir is by far the largest reservoir in San Diego County in terms of water volume with a total capacity of 249,358 acre feet, more than twice that of the 2nd largest reservoir, El Capitan. The original dam at San Vicente Reservoir was completed in 1943, creating a reservoir with 1,069 surface acres and 14 miles of shoreline with a maximum depth of 190 feet. In 2009, the San Diego County Water Authority began a project to raise the dam an additional 117 feet, allowing the lake to store an additional 152,000 acre feet of water providing another 500 surface acres. That project was completed in 2012, and the reservoir reopened on September 22nd, 2016 after a new marina and dock facilities were added. San Vicente Reservoir is owned and operated by the city of San Diego. Concession services, including the rental boat fleet is operated by Rocky Mountain Recreation.

The upper lake is home to many different recreation activities, and is the primary facility for motorized watercraft. The main reservoir houses two launch ramps, of which the east (main) launch ramp can service 18 full lanes of traffic, and the west (seasonal) launch ramp can hold 6. Boaters have a chance to experience 2,235 acres of explorable waterways and coves, and shoreline fisherman can test the 29 miles of shoreline, some of which is pathway accessible. Effective March 1st, 2015 the new legal black bass limit will be 5 fish at 15 inches for Castaic Lake. These regulations can be found in Title 14, California Code of Regulations, section 5.00. Use this link to www.wildlife.ca.gov/Regulations page.

URGENT NOTICE PLEASE READ: Quagga Muscle Inspections are taking place and all water craft will be required to pass inspection before they will be allowed to launch. For information about Quagga Mussel Inspections click on this link https://www.dfg.ca.gov/invasives/quaggamussel/

Silverwood Night Tournament Saturday August 19, 2017 this will be a six hour tournament. We will discuss details at the monthly meeting where teams will be drawn. As of right now the plan is to enter and launch approx 2:00pm and gather in an undisclosed place for take-off with a weigh-in in the front of the parking lot under the lights at 10:00pm. We are required to be out of the park no later than 11:00pm. We will need to coordinate with the park ranger and lake staff for details and the information will be sent out as we draw near the tournament.

We look forward to another great turn out and hope everybody can attend this summer series event.

See you at the meeting: Big Ed!

Saturday July 22, 2017 Lake Skinner. Nestled in the rolling hills of Winchester, CA, beautiful Lake Skinner Recreational Area offers visitors expansive natural vistas and invigorating recreational opportunities, including camping, picnicking, hiking, horseback riding, sailing, and fishing. This popular regional park is located just a few short miles east of the Temecula Wineries, close to the bustling communities of Murrieta and Menifee, and within easy access of Interstates 15 and 215. Created in 1973, Lake Skinner has 1400 surface acres of water and is operated by the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. Supplied by the Colorado River through the Colorado River Aqueduct and the State Water Project, the lake feeds the Robert A. Skinner filtration plant and, in turn, supplies water to many residents of Southern California. While the park is popular for all its recreational activities, fishing is undoubtedly one of its biggest attractions. Lake Skinner is home to Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Carp, and Bluegill year round. The District also stocks Catfish in the summer and Trout in the winter, keeping the fishing active all year long.

 Saturday June 10, 2017 will be the third stop for the 2017 Basscontender season.  El Capitan, or “El Cap” as it is known to locals is one of the premier bass fishing lakes in San Diego County. It is located in the rural hills of Lakeside about 30 miles east of downtown San Diego. In addition to the outstanding bass fishery, El Capitan is also one of Southern California’s best crappie lakes. Catfish (both blues and channels), bluegill, carp and green sunfish are also present and abundant at the lake. At 1,562 surface acres (at full pool) it is one of the area’s largest reservoirs, and appears as such because of how long it is. El Capitan bears the brunt of the bass tournament activity in San Diego County along with San Vicente lake. El Capitan Reservoir was created in 1934 as the result of building a dam along the San Diego River there.

There is a picnic area with tables and barbecues situated above the launch ramp with an elevated and scenic view of the lake. There is a concession available at the lake, operated by an independent third party concessionaire. Rental boats are available on days the concession is open. For the concession schedule, visit rockymountainrec.com/lakes/lake-elcapitan.htm.

El Capitan is one of the few reservoirs big enough to allow water contact activities. Water skiing, wake boarding, jetskiing, and other boating activities are permitted on limited days, and depending on the day of the week and the time of the year, those days can overlap with fishing days. El Capitan maintains two launch ramps, one for high water and one for low or medium pools. El Cap also allows float tubes, canoes, and kayaks, but those are required to pay a fee as well. El Capitan Reservoir is open year-round on a limited basis, and the schedule changes seasonally. The lake is operated by the city of San Diego, so you can visit their “What’s New” page for current operating schedule, or keep an eye on our latest El Capitan Reservoir fish reports for the latest schedule information and fishing conditions.

See you on the water: Big Ed!