It's almost like the trout are showing off for this weekend's Lake Poway Open Trout Derby.
The lake has been producing an incredible number of trout weighing more than 10 pounds, including a 13-pound lunker hoisted in by Poway resident Garrett Peterson after tossing a Krocodile into Hidden Bay last weekend.
Another Poway resident, Kevin Kaminski, also owns some bragging rights with a 10.77-pound rainbow trout he caught on the north shore using a Power Bait and Power Worm combination.
The lake is closed until Saturday, when the annual trout derby begins at sunrise, but the action is expected to continue since several thousand pounds of aggressive tailwalker rainbows have been stocked for competitors.
The derby will conclude with a 6:30 p.m. awards ceremony and raffle. A California fishing license is no longer required to fish at Lake Poway, but you must have a daily lake fishing permit. Each angler is allowed to use a maximum of two rods. The daily limit is four trout.
Record catch
Anglers have been trying to beat the mythical 400-pound mark for yellowfin tuna for decades, and the feat has finally been accomplished.
Three months after his momentous catch aboard the long-range sportfisher Vagabond out of San Diego, the International Game Fish Association (IGFA) announced this week that retired school superintendent Mike Livingston of Sunland has been awarded the all-tackle record for yellowfin tuna.
His 405-pound fish, caught on Nov, 30, replaces the record set in 1977.
"I'd say it's one of the most significant world-record catches in recent history," IGFA president Rob Kramer said in a press release. "It's great to see a fish like this caught by an angler that knew the rules and adhered to them."
Livingston will be honored for his catch at the Fred Hall Outdoor Show in Long Beach later this week.
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BY ERNIE COWAN - For the North County Times North County Times - The Californian | Posted: Wednesday, March 9, 2011 5:07 pm | No Comments Posted | Print
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It's almost like the trout are showing off for this weekend's Lake Poway Open Trout Derby.
The lake has been producing an incredible number of trout weighing more than 10 pounds, including a 13-pound lunker hoisted in by Poway resident Garrett Peterson after tossing a Krocodile into Hidden Bay last weekend.
Another Poway resident, Kevin Kaminski, also owns some bragging rights with a 10.77-pound rainbow trout he caught on the north shore using a Power Bait and Power Worm combination.
The lake is closed until Saturday, when the annual trout derby begins at sunrise, but the action is expected to continue since several thousand pounds of aggressive tailwalker rainbows have been stocked for competitors.
The derby will conclude with a 6:30 p.m. awards ceremony and raffle. A California fishing license is no longer required to fish at Lake Poway, but you must have a daily lake fishing permit. Each angler is allowed to use a maximum of two rods. The daily limit is four trout.
Complete derby information is available by calling 858-668-4772.
Record catch
Anglers have been trying to beat the mythical 400-pound mark for yellowfin tuna for decades, and the feat has finally been accomplished.
Three months after his momentous catch aboard the long-range sportfisher Vagabond out of San Diego, the International Game Fish Association (IGFA) announced this week that retired school superintendent Mike Livingston of Sunland has been awarded the all-tackle record for yellowfin tuna.
His 405-pound fish, caught on Nov, 30, replaces the record set in 1977.
"I'd say it's one of the most significant world-record catches in recent history," IGFA president Rob Kramer said in a press release. "It's great to see a fish like this caught by an angler that knew the rules and adhered to them."
Livingston will be honored for his catch at the Fred Hall Outdoor Show in Long Beach later this week.
Best fishing town
San Diego has been nominated by The World Fishing Network as one of the best places to fish in the United States, and area angles are invited to say why they think it could be No. 1.
The search is being conducted through a nationwide contest that will award a $25,000 prize to the winning community. Residents can support the nomination and help reel in a win by adding photos, videos and essays at http://wfnfishingtown.com/town/sandiego-ca.
San Diego is one of 11 fishing communities in California nominated for the honor of Ultimate Fishing Town. Other nominees include Los Angeles, Lafayette, Ventura, Susanville, Long Beach, Bishop, Clearlake, Dunsmuir, Klamath and Redding.
"No matter if they love to fish in a small rural community or a tourist mecca, we encourage everyone to nominate their favorite fishing spot," Shauna Gosevitz said in a WFN press release. "This promotion gives us, and the participating towns, a great opportunity to profile the places where people love to fish all across the USA. We look forward to hearing their stories and letting the people choose WFN's Ultimate Fishing Town USA."
For the initial round of voting, the nation has been divided into seven regions. Finalists will be chosen from regional winners, and the Ultimate Fishing Town will be announced in June.
Outdoor show
The 36th annual Fred Hall Fishing Tackle and Boat Show will come to the Del Mar Fairgrounds from March 24-27, featuring expanded hunting, camping and international travel exhibits. The show will feature a variety of boats, from personal watercraft to cruising luxury yachts and fishing boats. Displays, seminars, food and activities provide something of interest for all ages.
Show hours will be noon to 8:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $13 for adults, $12 for military and seniors, and free for kids under 16.
Sierra report
Snow continues to fall in the Eastern High Sierra, with some areas still covered by more than 8 feet of snow. Things can change quickly, but lakes from Crowley to Bridgeport are still frozen. Higher elevation lakes in the Mammoth, Bishop Creek and June Lake basins show no sign of thaw.
Trout season in the Sierra opens on April 30 this year and could offer anglers some ice-fishing opportunities if snow can be removed from mountain access roads. The one sure thing is that water levels will be excellent and early creek flows may be more intense than normal.
Ernie Cowan is the outdoors writer for the North County Times. If you have a story of interest, call 760-518-8050 or e-mail ernie@packtrain.com.
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