Lake Ready for Angler Onslaught

Freshwater fishermen will finally have a chance to go after what should be record-size bass, trout and catfish.
After eight years, the City of San Diego is reopening San Vicente Reservoir on Sept. 22. Fishing and boating permits have gone on sale via Ticketmaster online and by phone. Reservations will be sold initially for Sept. 22 to 26.The lake will be open Thursday to Monday each week for fishing and general boating. Water skiing and recreational boating will be permitted Thursday through Sunday. Mondays will be for fishing only. The San Diego County Water Authority has completed its commitments, which included increasing the size of the dam and improving recreational facilities.