Fish Sniffer Magazine - Volume 41, Issue 01 | Page 14

CAL EXPO January 20-23 , 2022

CAL EXPO January 20-23 , 2022

14 January 14 , 2022 VOL . 41 • ISS . 1

Rocky Mountain Recreation Company Lakes Promise Great Fishing for Trout , Bass , Kokanee and more !

Rocky Mountain Recreation manages five of the North State ’ s most beloved trout fisheries .
Lake Pardee For both rainbows and kokanee , Lake Pardee is a great choice . The fact is , the Pardee Recreation Area has been creating positive memories for visitors since its opening in 1958 . From fishing to hiking , Pardee Recreation Area offers an abundance of activities to keep even the most active groups busy over a long weekend . Over 100 campsites , each with a fire pit and picnic table , are located within the park , interspersed with incredible oak trees that provide plenty of shade for the sites . Two swimming pools , several day use areas , boat rentals , fishing and breathtaking hiking trails make this park full of adventure and areas to explore . Lake Del Valle Del Valle Lake is located 10 miles south of Livermore off Interstate 580 in the San Francisco East Bay area . The lake is surrounded by over 5,000 acres of beautiful oak-covered hills at an altitude of 745 feet . The lake stretches for 5 miles and has 16 miles of shoreline . Fishing is excellent at Del Valle Lake . Regular trout plants take place from October through May by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife . In addition , East Bay Regional Park District has a supplement fishing program , which promotes the stocking of trout from the fall until spring and catfish in the summer . Other species of fish include Black Bass , Largemouth Bass , Smallmouth Bass , Striped Bass , Sturgeon , Salmon , Crappie , Bluegill and variety of pan fish , which bite throughout the year . Rancho Seco Rancho Seco Recreational Area is a 400-acre park overflowing with recreational opportunities including camping , boating , fishing , swimming and wildlife viewing . The 160-acre lake is fed by the Folsom South Canal and is a great year-round day or overnight getaway located in California ’ s Central Valley , just 25 miles from downtown Sacramento . You may launch an electric motor boat , rowboat or sailboat from the two ramps located at each end of the dam . Ramp hours coincide with facility hours . Kayaks , Row Boats , Stand Up Paddleboards , Electric powered fishing boats are available on a seasonal basis . Windsurfers are also welcome on the lake . This fresh water lake is a habitat for bass , bluegill , red ear sunfish , crappie and catfish . Rainbow trout are stocked in the lake January through March . Fishing licenses are required and can be purchased at the lake office . Fishing piers allow access for those with disabilities . The annual trout derby is held in the spring and is always a popular event . San Pablo Reservoir The San Pablo Reservoir Recreation Area offers exciting outdoor activities including fishing , boating , picnicking , kayaking and hiking .. San Pablo Recreation Area is located off San Pablo Dam Road between Orinda and El Sobrante . It is known as one of the finest fisheries in the East Bay . The lake is stocked regularly with trout and catfish . Shadow Cliffs Shadow Cliffs is situated only a mile from downtown Pleasanton on Stanley Boulevard . Swimming , fishing and non-motorized boats are allowed at the park . The park was formerly a gravel quarry and was donated to the Park District ; 266-acres have been developed with an 80-acre lake , parking and picnic grounds . An arroyo with a chain of smaller lakes and ponds provide retreats on hot summer days . Trout fishing is outstanding in the main lake during the cool water months . When things heat up so does the catfish and bass action .
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For more information about these lakes visit the Rocky Mountain Recreation Company ’ s website at www . rockymountainrec . com