Written by pwctoday.com

Effective 0600 tomorrow Lake Piru is allowing ALL PWC to launch for an "initial period" of 90 days. Fees are $13 per day, per ski. Hours of operation are 0600-2000. Priority is given to those who camp.

For the vast majority of SoCal this probably doesn't hold a lot of meaning. However for those of us in the SB/VC counties and SFV its great news anytime there is a new place to ride. This lake has been around since 1955 and never open to PWC that I can recall (other than those silly 4 person couches as they met a formally imposed minimum length).

I myself am stoked, its long over due. Fortunately lack of water = lack of revenue and jetskiing has become a reality as its a source to generate/recover revenue. This is a immensely positive opportunity with serious growth potential to our PWC community and LPRA/UWCD. I will be showing my support by using the lake and doing my best to prove the jetski "sterotype" is just that.

There are some pros and cons:
CON: The lake like many of ours is low, very low. In fact the ramp is barely functional, if at all at this time.
CON: The lake does have quagga mussels. More on that if you are interested can be found online or via PM
CON: Much like Pyramid when it comes to wind driven chop
CON: 50 craft limit. This will be the same as Castaic and Pyramid... once full, its a one out one in policy. A limit is expected on this small of a lake at any level.

PRO: This low level means boats cannot launch therefore are not on the lake, yet skis can and will be! Its low, but there is plenty of water to have a metric ton local fun.
PRO: The only boats on the lake are a handful of rentals.
PRO: Lots of nice beach space.
PRO: Lots of on site camping
PRO: Another riding option for those that visit Pryamid and Castaic
PRO: Wind driven chop!
PRO: Objective, forward thinking staff and people! Thank you LPRA and UWCD!!!!