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18 Brought To You By May 10 - 24, 2019 Learn Bass Fishing From A Seasoned Pro! J ason Cordiale’s passion is bass fishing and he loves sharing that passion with others. That’s why Jason recently started JC Bass Fishing Guide Service. If you’d like to learn the latest tech- niques along with the basics on waters like the California Delta, Clear Lake & Lake Berryessa, Jason is a great resource. Jason is a high-level anglers with more trophies and tournament accolades than you can shake a stick at, but he’s also a patient instructor and welcomes anglers of all skill levels. To learn more, check out the JC Bass Fishing Guide Service ad in this edition of the Fish Sniffer. BASS ANGLER NEWS! N VOL.38 • ISS. 11 Must Fish Destinations For Bass & Trout! orthern and Central California offers up a long list great bass and trout fishing lakes. The Rocky Mountain Recreation Company has taken over the operation of several Northern and Central California lakes over the past few years and they are doing an outstanding job of providing quality fishing and exceptional facilities for north state fishing enthusiasts. Rocky Mountain Recre- ation is a leader in the management of parks, marinas and recreational facil- ities. You should plan on visiting one, more or all of their Norcal lakes this spring! Let’s take a brief look at each of their four north state destinations. 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. 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, Large- mouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Striped Bass, Sturgeon, Salmon, Crappie, Bluegill and variety of pan fish, which bite throughout the year. San Pablo Reservoir The San Pablo Reservoir Recreation Area offers exciting outdoor activities including fishing, boating, picnicking, kayaking and hiking. The park also has facilities for group events, weddings and meetings. San Pablo Recreation Area is located off San Pablo Dam Road between Orinda and El Sobrante. The park is open from February 6 through November 30. San Pablo Reservoir is known as one of the finest fisheries in the East Bay. The visitor center offers fishing licenses for sale and a wide array of bait and tackle. The lake is stocked regularly with trout and catfish. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff are available to assist you with all your freshwater fishing and boating needs. They know the best fishing spots and can help you catch the BIG ONE! San Pablo Reservoir offers a six lane boat launch facility that can accommodate motor boats and kayak/canoe launching. All boats must be inspected prior to launching. Launch open 7 days a week. 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. Lake Pardee 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 incred- ible 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. The park is also home to several friends including wild turkeys, deer and various fish species. To fuel visitors’ adventures, the Lake Pardee Cafe offers tasty breakfast and lunch options and the best 50/50 Freeze you’ll find. As the center of EBMUD’s drinking supply, to comply with state law, personal water crafts, water skiing, and lake swimming are not permitted. For more information about these lakes visit the Rocky Mountain Recreation Company’s website at www.rockymountainrec.com.