I know Rob, Nico, and I are, and I'm hoping there will be at least a few more of you who join us on this as well...

When I was at the lake on Monday, I had asked a few questions about the possible draining and such. The lake workers told me they were not allowed to comment, but instead, they gave me a contact number for a Mr. Charles Hardy. (510-287-0141 in case you want to speak with him directly). I called and taked to him for about 30 minutes yesterday. Very nice guy, who did not try to rush me off the phone.

In a nutshell, Mr. Hardy told me that there was going to be an initial meeting at Olinda School (somewhere near Kennedy Park, at the base of San Pablo Dam Res.) on Nov. the 17th (Weds), at 7PM, to discuss the future of the lake. He said that they were looking for people of all different interests to discuss there ideas and opinions. I know I sure have a few of my own ! (and talking about them has never been a problem for me :-) He said there would be people there from EBMD (who of course care about water sales), people respresenting the Ca DFG, and hopefully, a number of very interested, and informed fishermen.

Mr. Hardy also said that by being at this preliminary meeting, you would be able to have your name added to a list, so that you would then be kept informed about future meetings, and any progress on the dam rebuilding project.

This is pretty much all I know right now. So if you have any more questions, again Mr. Hardy's # is: 510-287-0141

Thanks for your attention to this matter,
Fish Chris

PS, Just remember..... If you don't go, and if the whole thing ends up going to crap, with Pablo never being opened for fishing again (a distinct possibility) you won't be able to say very much......

I hope to see a good showing of bass guys at this important meeting.

Like Chris said, if you don't go to the meeting, don't complain later if things don't go the way you were hoping!

Can someone post directions or atleast an address and maybe a reminder the Monday prior? It may be hard for me coming from Hollister at 4:30, but I'll try.
Tight lines,
Wade

Here's the address

4350 Valley View Rd.
El Sobrante, CA 94803-1452

and a map

http://www.calfishing.com/dc/user_files/2950.gif

Attachment #1, (.gif file)

Would it be better to go up I-880 (101.8 Miles) or I-680 thru Concord and come over on 4 (112.2 Miles) during the commute hours? Does anyone want to share the ride & say 25% of the costs from anywhere along the way?
Tight lines,
Wade

were are you leaving from?
Catch Alot,Photograph a few,Release them all...

Hollister after work at 4:30, 25N to 101N to either 680N or 880N. Where are you located? I know Rob lives in Fremont and was wondering if he might care to carpool? I don't care if we take my car or someone elses, just so more people are there to get the fishing voice heard.
Tight lines,
Wade

I'm in santa barbara area,a little far but i do care about our lakes even if its one i've never fished.with our water or lack there of problem you'd think they would find a better solution than draining it all the way.

to be quite honest with you, San Pablo Dam Res. has developed so many problems, a couple of which can only be solved by draining the lake completely (Spotted Bass and Carp) that I would be crushed to hear that they were going to fix the dam "without" draining it all the way.......
But maybe we will know more after the meeting.

Peace,
Fish

I got an email yesterday from norcalfishing.com. I had asked them for any and all info regarding the lake. All they said to me was that they expect to be open for the next two years at least.

That would also kind of suck. This would most likely just mean 2 more years added to the already long time required to turn the lake into an awesome fishery once again.

But also, I think one should consider that most places of employment would not want there employees to believe that they were going to shut down shop very soon, "unless they were 100% sure" that was the case..... as they would start losing there crew immediatly, and might find those shoes difficult to fill, with negative prospects for future job security...... Or, I could be completely wrong. Just a thought.

Peace,
Fish