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I was out by Ming Lake yesterday and the place really looks nice. They look like they are getting ready for a big Drag Boat season and the summer of tourists and campers!
Kevin Martin May 10, 2009 at 10:30AMReport Reply
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Lake Ming, which boasts a surface area of 104 acres, was dedicated in 1959 to Kern County Supervisor Floyd Ming. Hills surround the lake, and the Greenhorn Mountains stretch along the eastern horizon. From a hilltop picnic ground overlooking the area, the view is soul-stirring.
Warnings, Regulations and Restrictions
Warnings:
* Water skiers are at risk of developing an itchy rash from parasites in Lake Ming's untreated waters. Swimming is prohibited.
* All fires must be lit only in the designated fireplaces or grills. Visitors must bring their own fuel because no cutting or use of park vegetation is permitted.
* The discharge of all firearms or weapons, including bows and arrows, spears, BB guns, pellet guns and sling shots, is prohibited.
* Depositing trash in waste receptacles and cleaning off tables properly will preserve public health and keep the grounds pristine.
Boating:
* All boats need Kern County Boat Permit ($60.00 for January 1 through December 31) and a CA sticker.
* All boats must enter and leave the lake at the designated launch sites.
* Only sailboats are allowed the 2nd full weekend each month and Tuesdays and Thursdays after 1:30 pm; motorboats are allowed all other times
Water Skiing:
* Confined to designated areas. Maximum length of tow rope: 100 feet
* All tow boats must have an additional person 12 years or older watching the person being towed.
* A fallen skier must raise one ski at least 3 feet out of the water; the observer must hold up an orange flag, indicating the downed skier.
* All skiing must go counterclockwise.
Fishing:
* With a valid CA State Fishing License, fishing is allowed between October 1 and March 31 in designated sections.
* Please observe all the CA fishing regulations.
Lake Ming is a beautiful place out next to the Kern River Golf Course and also the Mighty Kern River. which is famous for the spectacular White Water rafting. http://www.idgoback.com will be filming out at the River and Golf Course soon. The lake has hosted many big drag boat races over the years. The nearby Kern River golf course has been played my many of the top pros and Amateurs in California and the United States. In the old days It is possible that Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus played there. They played at other course close to lake ming in the past, they played the Bakersfield Country Club and the Stockdale Country Club.
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