say it aint so dvl closes oct 13

smpboy · Post by **smpboy** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 10:05 am

hope it isnt true has anyone heard of this?

Date: October 2, 2008
To: Board of Directors
Member Agency Managers
From: Jeffrey Kightlinger, General Manager
Subject: Suspension of private boat launches at Diamond Valley Lake

In an action that clearly demonstrates the need for water conservation throughout Southern California due to the statewide drought and supply challenges, Metropolitan will indefinitely suspend private boat launches at the regionâ€™s largest reservoirâ€”Diamond Valley Lakeâ€”at the close of business Monday, October 13.

some guy · Post by **some guy** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 10:19 am

Where did u find this report?

Al M · Post by **Al M** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 10:32 am

Just read the full report on our SWBA board,check it out.Sucks big time.
http://www.saltwaterbassanglers.com/boa ... php?t=1501

some guy · Post by **some guy** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 10:37 am

Yup i just read it too.. damn. I cant say i didnt see this coming.. hopefully they re open before derbies start.

looks like oct 26th NBW is out.. after that its Dec 7th...

I think wonbass starts nov9th.. looks like Ill be taking my free passes down to san diego..

the desert circuit is looking better and better.

Cal Bassin · Post by **Cal Bassin** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 10:46 am

So what does everyone think they would be willing to pay for an alternate launch solution? I have something in mind, but need to know if there is interest? Would DVL compinsate the anglers? Would they share the cost with admit fee? Anyone interested in talking PM me!!!!

some guy · Post by **some guy** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 10:54 am

I just feel sorry for some of the guys that depend on this lake to make a living. Tough times.

Gerryjig · Post by **Gerryjig** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 10:56 am

METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Date: October 2, 2008
To: Board of Directors
Member Agency Managers
From: Jeffrey Kightlinger, General Manager
Subject: Suspension of private boat launches at Diamond Valley Lake

In an action that clearly demonstrates the need for water conservation throughout Southern California due to the statewide drought and supply challenges, Metropolitan will indefinitely suspend private boat launches at the regionâ€™s largest reservoirâ€”Diamond Valley Lakeâ€”at the close of business Monday, October 13.

With Diamond Valley Lake storage levels receding as water is drawn to meet the regionâ€™s supply needs, it is projected that the lakeâ€™s water levels will drop to the 1,682-foot elevation or about 480,000 acre-feet which is the end of the existing boat ramp at the lakeâ€™s marina by October 13. We caution that the lakeâ€™s boat launch lanes could close earlier if conditions warrant. We will be discussing possible options about extending the ramp at the October board meeting.

In taking this action, Metropolitan understands the public recreation impacts at the lake, recognized as one of the premier fishing spots in Southern California. We all remain proud of Diamond Valley Lake and the recreation it provides; however, we also realize that the reservoirâ€™s primary purpose is to help maintain water supply reliability for Metropolitan, our 26 member public agencies and nearly 19 million Southern Californians.

During the suspension, Diamond Valley Lake will remain open to the public. In fact, about five additional miles of shoreline will be opened to fishing this Saturday, October 4, for a total of 6 Â½ miles of shoreline fishing available to the public. Also, rental boats at the lake will remain available until such time that it becomes impractical or unsafe to operate and maintain the rental fleet. Kayaks and canoes that meet lake guidelines will be allowed to launch as long as the boarding docks are serviceable. In the meantime, the Lake View Trail will remain open to the public for hiking and biking, as will the North Hills Trail for hiking and horseback riding.

We are in the process of informing the city of Hemet and Riverside County officials of this decision. We are also working with Urban Park Concessionaires, the districtâ€™s contracted marina operators, to notify annual pass holders and dry storage renters. The California Department of Fish and Game will contact the organizers of the upcoming scheduled fishing tournaments that will be impacted by the suspension. In addition, we will produce and distribute flyers at the marina, DVL Visitor Center and local fishing shops.

In the interim, the community OctoberFish event will take place at the lake this weekend, October 4 and 5, in partnership with Urban Parks and Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District. Also, Valley-Wideâ€™s aquatic center will celebrate the closing of its third season and the Western Center for Archaeology and Paleontology will host its second Science Saturday, drawing elementary and middle school children to the Western Center and DVL Visitor Center.

We will keep you informed as the water situation changes at Diamond Valley Lake, and we will be discussing this matter at the October Board meeting.

palmdale-shane · Post by **palmdale-shane** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 10:56 am

That sucks!!!!

I guess the fields will be a little bit larger at Castaic as a result?

-Shane

Brian Linehan · Post by **Brian Linehan** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 11:13 am

What a bunch of bullsh*t. Wonder how much of out taxpayer dollars went into that place? The way everything is going, they probably won't even open again. What a joke. The city of Hemet must be pissed.

some guy · Post by **some guy** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 11:15 am

dont say such mean things brian.. never again? Im not ready to handle that.

Al M · Post by **Al M** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 11:18 am

Probably the plan all along.No lights in the darn parking lots,trailer for a store,trailer s h i t t e r s that you cant even fit in or flush seemed to me like it was all a dream.Oh well looks like I will be fishing the ocean alot next season.Hey Rex sell that 519 before its too late and buy us a Bay Boat.

some guy · Post by **some guy** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 11:24 am

the sky is falling , the sky is falling.

The accomodations were that way because it is a reserve and we have to protect the ever so delicate kangaroo rat. The lake is low, as soon as we get rain it will be back open. Take deep breaths and everything will be ok.

CN · Post by CN » Thu Oct 02, 2008 11:35 am

Wow not good I know how you feel.I cant fish San Justo anymore either it's been closed for sometime now.

I am hopeing for a wet Winter but I aint holding my breath.Go pound the crap out of it until it closes and take lot's of picture's for future use.........hopefully.

Tony Lain · Post by **Tony Lain** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 11:57 am

Not Cool!! On the other hand, DVL has been basically open 7 days a week with tournaments almost every weekend for about six years. Even with all that fishing pressure it has remained the best bass lake south of the Delta. If it is closed for several months, just think how great the bite will be when it re-opens. Those bass will forget what a pink robo looks like... Pray for a rainy Winter!!

some guy · Post by **some guy** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 12:02 pm

im going to go punish that lake and take my fish back to Hodges where they belong.

Ron C · Post by **Ron C** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 12:30 pm

close it.

DL · Post by DL » Thu Oct 02, 2008 12:35 pm

littlebailey · Post by **littlebailey** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 12:35 pm

Wow! What will pay for Kyle's truck and boat? this is devistating for you guys. Close it!

Brian Linehan · Post by **Brian Linehan** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 1:02 pm

Must be Obama's fault...Close it!

Deejay quick · Post by **Deejay quick** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 1:02 pm

where will they be moving the pro/am, anyone have a guess.

Kevin · Post by **Kevin** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 1:20 pm

No need to say "CLOSe IT." It already is!

DeltaBound · Post by **DeltaBound** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 1:22 pm

We could take up Bowling

palmdale-shane · Post by **palmdale-shane** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 1:24 pm

Lake Elsinore.......

DL · Post by DL » Thu Oct 02, 2008 1:34 pm

Deejay quick wrote:where will they be moving the pro/am, anyone have a guess.

Perris

or

Castaic

Brian D. · Post by **Brian D.** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 1:36 pm

I'm all over Elsinore.

Sign me up.

DL · Post by DL » Thu Oct 02, 2008 1:41 pm

Brian D. wrote:I'm all over Elsinore. Sign me up.

You gotta fish havasu to gaurantee your spot

fishinman · Post by **fishinman** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 2:07 pm

if it wasn't so hot in Arizona or have such crappy weather in Texas I woulda been long gone already. I'm waiting till they close Castaic then I'll make plans to hightail it out of this meca for outdoorsmen befoe it becomes a total sh#t hole that should be given to Mexico with Arnold and his wife with Barbara boxer and Mrs feinstien with duct taped apples in their mouths!

Brian D. · Post by **Brian D.** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 2:25 pm

to this press release or is this an email? Where is the source? Can't find it on MWD site.

Al M · Post by **Al M** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 2:30 pm

www.saltwaterbassanglers.com
An option till MLPA sticks it up our a s s

fishinman · Post by **fishinman** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 2:33 pm

its nazi fishing propaganda directed at only you Mr. Mcdonald

Guy Williams · Post by **Guy Williams** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 2:47 pm

Oh well, CLOSE IT!!!!! I'm going to Havasu anyway! It sucks but I was told about this a long time ago. I'm actually surprised it took them this long to close it.
Guy Williams

Brian D. · Post by **Brian D.** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 2:53 pm

Just cuz someone posted it on the internet doesnt mean its true. heheh Funny how that works. Now, if it came from a MWD web site, then that would be a credible source. It seems legitimate, but gotta check da fax.

Brian (doubting thomas) D.

DL · Post by DL » Thu Oct 02, 2008 2:55 pm

Is Ponting going to go back to the old days and have seven events on Perris????? or is he going to mix in the 'wood???

My guess is there will be a "magical" windfall of water and the lake will open up right before the majority of the tournaments get ready to start. Who will be the politician or MWD board member that will be the hero that "saved" the boaters at DVL??

palmdale-shane · Post by **palmdale-shane** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 3:01 pm

Silverwood works for me.

Guy Williams · Post by **Guy Williams** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 3:08 pm

I would say more of what I know but none of you want to hear it, beg clowns, beg!!!!!
Guy Williams

ash · Post by **ash** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 3:48 pm

Brian,

I contacted Bob Muir with the MWD and he sent me the following file in PDF format. Sorry brother it is true. If anyone wants I can email the actual PDF.

Contact: Bob Muir, (213) 217-6930; (213) 324-5213, mobile
Oct. 2, 2008
LOW STORAGE LEVELS CAUSE METROPOLITAN TO SUSPEND
PUBLIC BOAT LAUNCHES AT DIAMOND VALLEY LAKE AFTER OCT. 13
Lake to remain open to fishing from shoreline, rental boats
Clearly demonstrating the need for water conservation throughout Southern California due
to the statewide drought and supply challenges, Metropolitan Water District announced plans today
to indefinitely suspend private boat launches at the region’s largest reservoir—Diamond Valley
Lake—at the close of business Monday, Oct. 13, because of low lake levels.
With storage levels receding at the lake near Hemet in southwest Riverside County as water
is drawn to meet the region’s supply needs, Metropolitan projects the reservoir’s water levels will
reach the end of the existing boat ramp at the lake’s marina by Oct. 13.
“This action speaks volumes about the seriousness of the water-supply situation Southern
California faces next year, particularly should we not rise to meet the water-saving challenge that’s
before us,” said Metropolitan General Manager Jeff Kightlinger, cautioning that the lake’s boat
launch lanes could close earlier if conditions warrant.
Metropolitan’s Board of Directors will discuss possible options for extending the ramp at its
regularly scheduled monthly meeting Oct. 14.
“We understand the public recreation impacts this action will have at the lake, recognized as
one of the premier fishing spots in Southern California,” Kightlinger said. “While we all remain
proud of Diamond Valley and the recreation it provides, the reservoir’s primary purpose is to help
maintain water supply reliability for Metropolitan, our 26 member public agencies and nearly
19 million Southern Californians.”
During the suspension, Diamond Valley Lake will remain open to the public. Starting this
weekend, about five additional miles of shoreline will be opened for fishing, for a total of 6 Â½ miles
of public shoreline fishing. In addition, rental boats at the lake will remain available until it
becomes impractical or unsafe to operate and maintain the rental fleet. Kayaks and canoes that
meet guidelines will be allowed to launch as long as boarding docks are serviceable.
more . . . . .
-2-
Nearly doubling the region’s surface water storage capacity when it was dedicated in 2000,
Diamond Valley Lake has a storage capacity of 810,000 acre-feet of water, with a surface water elevation
of 1,756 feet above sea level. Since last January when the 4,500-surface-acre lake held nearly 597,000
acre-feet, Metropolitan has withdrawn 107,000 acre-feet to meet member agency needs, dropping lake
levels 24 feet.
The lake currently holds about 490,000 acre-feet, with plans to draw it down to about 400,000
acre-feet by year’s end. An acre-foot of water is nearly 326,000 gallons, about the amount used by five to
seven people in a year.
“Diamond Valley Lake’s exposed shoreline and dry boat ramp serves as a reminder to Southland
consumers about the importance of saving water during this drought,” Kightlinger said.
Southern Californians can do their part to help local agencies build and maintain reserves for 2009
by dramatically reducing water use, particularly outdoors, where up to 70 percent of residential use
occurs, Kightlinger said. In addition to Metropolitan’s actions, record dry conditions have caused many
local water agencies to draw down reservoirs and groundwater supplies.
To help preserve the region’s water reserves, Metropolitan’s board last June accelerated the
regional water-saving call by declaring a Water Supply Alert. Metropolitan’s board urged cities, counties,
local public water agencies and retailers to achieve extraordinary conservation by adopting and enforcing
drought ordinances, accelerating public outreach and messaging, and developing additional local supplies.
Following today’s announcement, Metropolitan is working with Urban Park Concessionaires, the
district’s contracted marina operator, to notify annual pass holders and dry storage renters. The California
Department of Fish and Game will contact the organizers of scheduled fishing tournaments that will be
impacted by the suspension. In addition, Metropolitan will distribute fliers at the marina, DVL Visitor
Center and local fishing shops.
Despite the closure of the boat ramp, Diamond Valley’s Lake View Trail will remain open to the
public for hiking and biking, as will the North Hills Trail for hiking and horseback riding. The
community OctoberFish event will take place at the lake this weekend, Oct. 4-5, in partnership with
Urban Parks and Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District.
At the same time, Valley-Wide’s aquatic center will celebrate the closing of its third season. The
Western Center for Archaeology and Paleontology also will host its second Science Saturday, drawing
elementary and middle school children to the Western Center and Diamond Valley Lake Visitor Center.
###
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a cooperative of 26 cities and water agencies serving nearly 19 million people
in six counties. The district imports water from the Colorado River and Northern California to supplement local supplies, and helps its
members to develop increased water conservation, recycling, storage and other resource-management programs.

hippie · Post by **hippie** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 4:09 pm

SWeet my donating a$$ is going to save some money this season. Don't they have to put water in it . I thought it was built for national disaster not jason donating to kkyle. Now is Castaic going to keep there levels up at least this seaso?

Johnny C · Post by **Johnny C** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 4:15 pm

Must be because we have no water left up here in Norcal..It is getting pretty bad.

Dynastyworms · Post by **Dynastyworms** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 5:41 pm

this is a joke. maybe we should buy out dvl and gm jeffrey too! good job running the lake jeff now i have to buy a pass for vail..... oh yeah so are they refunding the season passes????? can some one say class action!

I've always woundered what goes thru someones head when they run something good into the ground... whats nexts for bass fishing inso cal. moving to texas is looking better and better.

for those making a living off the lake, keep your head up thing will get better

z

tunaman · Post by **tunaman** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 5:55 pm

DeltaBound wrote:We could take up Bowling

Nuttin' wrong with that!

Looks like our timing for the Delta was spot-on. I was at DVL today, and was hoping to get back out there one more time... not sure that's going to work out now. Good luck to everyone on this one.

Roger

TEAMDEADMONEY · Post by **TEAMDEADMONEY** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 6:17 pm

I personally spoke to the new lake manager (David) this evening and he confirmed that the lake will close to launching private boats at the end of the business day on Oct 13th (Mon).

He told me that this was sprung on him today after the meeting. He is unsure how long the will take place for but said probably a couple months.

The proAm there in May will be fine. From what Ive heard, they will be bringing in water again shortly.

It sucks but it is what it is. Im sure the WON Team events and the NBW events will just be rescheduled for Perris for a couple months. NO BIGGIE GUYS....

As far as the business part of it, yeah...it really sucks but its not the end of the world. I've actually done more guide trips to Perris in the last month then to DVL so I'm ready for Perris.
Things will get back to normal before we know it. But for the time being, we have to just appreciate the fact that we are still fortunate enough to even go fishing at all. With this economy being the way it is, alot of folks cant afford to even go fishing. So we should all be thankful that we can still get out to Perris, Silverwood, Castaic ,Puddingstone etc etc for the time being.

Like someone said earlier, Just think about how good the bite is going to be when they open the place back up to private boats in a couple months.

Its gonna be awesome!!!

Pete

ken burk · Post by **ken burk** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 7:19 pm

What did you guys do before DVL?

N.A.R · Post by **N.A.R** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 7:27 pm

LoL @ what did you guys do before DVL!

Now I can finally grab my Frog Rod, My Braid, and head down the street! Without worrying about a 30 day quarantine.

Guy Williams · Post by **Guy Williams** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 7:30 pm

I sold mussels on the black market. Also, I made a movie. I was on top, of the world.
Guy Williams

Brian Linehan · Post by **Brian Linehan** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 7:39 pm

Heard they are buying river water. If so, good. Tired of the quagga hysteria.

hippie · Post by **hippie** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 7:44 pm

i like kirkland water costco is sweet

TEAMDEADMONEY · Post by **TEAMDEADMONEY** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 7:50 pm

I go there ever 4 months for diapers, buy the giant box and the bigger box of wipes. Then I go for the free samples to fill my enormous belly!!

Hey Guy ... I loved your role in Zoro!! You ARE the real Gay blade to be sure!

Pete

Guy Williams · Post by **Guy Williams** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 7:52 pm

Sorry, my movie was filmed in chatsworth.
Guy Williams

hippie · Post by **hippie** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 7:57 pm

I hate those free trial things they gross me out, all these sick people drooling over free little samples going back 2 or 3 times all they do is make it hard to get any where in there close the samples. then watc=hing some old ladie handle that food and people walking by breathing on all the food nasty

TEAMDEADMONEY · Post by **TEAMDEADMONEY** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 8:33 pm

For the old ladies to be drooling. I stepped up to the chicken sample table last week and my first sample was dryer than death valley so the next two times I went up I held my chicken sample under the waterfall of drool coming from the old ladies lip....problem solved!!! It made my chicken so moist and juicy. YUM!!!

Good Times!

Pete

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