Bob Magee with a 10-pound blue catfish he caught with Mack Bite, sold only at William’s Bait & Tackle in Lake Elsinore, April 2020. Valley News/Courtesy photo
Lake Elsinore is the largest natural freshwater lake in Southern California. Eutrophic lakes, like Lake Elsinore, are typically shallow and nutrient enriched. Add sunshine, and these types of lakes produce more pounds of fish per acre than any other type of lake on earth.That makes Lake Elsinore especially attractive to those who like the sport of fishing and now is the time of year when annual licenses need to be renewed. The City of Lake Elsinore requires an annual fishing pass that allows 365 days a year of access to its facilities, such as Launch Pointe. The cost is $25 for residents and $50 for non-residents. A California sport fishing license is also required to fish in Lake Elsinore for those 16 years of age and older. All licenses are valid through Dec. 31 and prices vary. For
