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 .