this year was awsome caught 200+ fish at lake balboa and all release. (dont eat those fish that water looks like shit) caught the fish of a life time 2 days ago 12/24/2011 a 35lb carp on 4lb test it took me 48 mins to land it with my calypso kayak!!!!! best battle of my life it towed me around the whole lake its an awesome place to especially for those who r beginners bait DOUGH