Fish Sniffer On Demand Digital Edition Issue 3711 May 11-25 2018 | Page 20

Brought To You By 20 May 11 - 22, 2018 BASS ANGLER NEWS! VOL.37 • ISS. 11 Rocky Mountain Recreation Company Offers Quality Fishing And Facilities At Several Golden State Destinations! N 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 facili- ties 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 each of their four north state destinations. 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, crap- pie 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. 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 over- night 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 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 Cal- ifornia Department of Fish and Wild- life. 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. 80 Color Combinations 6 Different Sizes OFFICIAL SPONSOR JED WELSH FISHING www.tasmaniandevillures.net 775.423.5879 3706 Rancho Seco Recreational Area Stay and play! • Wet a line • Launch a boat • Hike a trail • Have a picnic • Pitch a tent Visit smud.org/RanchoSeco or call 1-800-416-6992. ©SMUD 1223-17 Sacramento 80 Vicinity Map 99 Cl 1-5 N Open year round with RV sites, waterfront campsites and BBQ’s. You can rent electric and row boats, kayaks, and paddle boards for more water fun! Rancho Seco Recreational Area is located 25 miles south of Sacramento at 14960 Twin Cities Road in Herald, CA. Twin Cities Rd. Herald 104 Park Entrance Clay Rancho Seco Recreational Area From Sacramento, take Highway 99 South to the Highway 104 exit. Go East on Highway 104, 15 miles, to the Rancho Seco Park exit. Park Operator San Pablo Res- ervoir The San Pablo Reservoir Recre- ation Area offers exciting outdoor activities including fishing, boating, picnicking, kaya- king 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 Orin- da and El Sobrante. The park is open from February 6 through November 30. 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 regular- ly 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 accom- modate 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 devel- oped with an 80-acre lake, parking and picnic grounds. An arroyo with a chain of smaller lakes and ponds pro- vide 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 Rec- reation 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 ma