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Bowfishing on Lake Elsinore

Summary

The council introduced an ordinance rewriting the city's fishing rules to address bowfishing on the lake — a popular activity on Lake Elsinore. It returns for a second reading before taking effect.

At a glance

Total mentions: 1
Last 30 days: 0

Last discussed Mar 10, 2026.

Impact analysis

✅Who benefits

Anglers who bowfish on the lake, with clearer rules to follow.

Mentions & discussions (1)

MeetingMar 10, 2026approved

City Council

New rules require bowfishers to stay 100 feet from people, homes and pets, secure bows when not in use, and properly dispose of carp. Fines rise from $100 to $250, doubling to $1,000 for repeat violations. A longtime resident pushed for even stricter seasonal limits, but the council stopped short of that.

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