Lake Poway

Lake Poway is a dam & reservoir in Lake Poway not only provides a source of water supply for the residents, but it also offers an amazing outdoor recreational area. Lake Poway Recreational Area sits amid the Poway hills since 1972. Lake Poway is a reservoir for domestic water supply. Hereby, swimming, wading, or any physical contact with water is prohibited. Personal boats or float tubes are not allowed at Lake Poway except with special permission. However, there are several fishing boats and pedal boats available for rent.

The fishing hours are from Wed to Sat from 6 A.M. to sunset. The boating hours are from Wed to Sat from 6 A.M. to 30 minutes before sunset. Dogs are allowed here on a 6-foot leash. Also, personal barbecues are allowed, but they must be assessed as safe by the staff. Beers & wines can be purchased from the Lake Poway Concession. There is a parking fee at Lake Poway on weekends and holidays for non-residents only. Poway residents with valid proof of residency have free accessibility.