6 March 2- 16, 2018 VOL. 37 • ISS. 06

Company has taken over the operation of a quartet of Northern 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 Recreation is a leader in the management of parks, marinas and recreational facilities. You should plan on visiting one, more or all of their Norcal

lakes this spring! Let’ s take a brief look at some of thier north state destinations.

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.

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From Sacramento, take Highway 99 South to the Highway 104 exit. Go East on Highway 104, 15 miles, to the Rancho Seco Park exit.

Rancho Seco

Rancho Seco Recreational Area is a 400-acre park overflowing with recreational opportunities including camping, boating, fishing, swimming and wildlife viewing.

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 for rental at the recreation area’ s general store.

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.

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.

San Pablo Reservoir offers a six lane boat launch facility.

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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.

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

The Lake Pardee Recreation Area and the great trout, kokanee and bass fishing it provides has been creating positive memories for visitors since its opening in 1958. Located along the Mokeumne River, Pardee Recreation Area provides stunning views and diverse activities for all visitors, old and young.

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.

The park lays in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range of Northern California and is just twelve miles southwest of Jackson.