How is the fishing at Lake Del Valle?

Lake Del Valle is known for excellent fishing. The lake is stocked regularly with trout and catfish. There are also large- and smallmouth bass, striped bass, and panfish. Visit the Fishing section for more information.

What kind of fish are in Del Valle lake?

Rainbow trout
Striped bassBluegillLargemouth bassSmallmouth bass
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Are there bears in Del Valle?

The wildlife is absolutely abundant. No bears to fear but you should lock your ice chests and close the windows of your car.

Is it safe to swim in Lake Del Valle?

Water Quality Notice – Del Valle Reservoir Cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) is present in the reservoir and a Danger/Closure Advisory is posted. NO SWIMMING is permitted at this time. Keep dogs away from water.

Where can I fish in Del Valle?

Check around the Heron Bay area, Lower Narrows and around the Dam to find the better areas on the lake for stripers. Anchovies are often a good bait choice for striped bass here, and lures such as swimbaits and crankbaits that imitate smaller forage fish are also effective.

Where can I fish the shore at Del Valle?

What is the best bait for golden trout?

Insects and larvae make up the bulk of a golden trout’s diet, but they will take other bait types. Crickets, salmon eggs, mealy worms and nightcrawlers have all been used with success. Nightcrawlers should be cut into small pieces to accommodate the size of most golden trout.

Are lightning trout good eating?

OAKLAND, Calif. These rainbow trout are neon gold and have a bright red stripe down their sides and a bright red gill plate. “They are truly a beautiful, great fighting, and great eating trout!,” the district said on its website.

Where can I fish in Del Valle Lake?

What kind of fish are in Lake Amador?

Largemouth bass
Bluegill
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Can you fish at Lake Chabot?

The 315-acre, well-stocked lake is open for fishing and boating throughout the year. It is a popular Bay Area fishing destination, ideal for kids out for their first fishing experience. The Lake Chabot Marina Cafe offers a well-stocked bait and tackle shop and is open year round (closed Thanksgiving and Christmas).

How full is Lake Del Valle?

Lake Del Valle is a storage reservoir located 10 miles (16 km) southeast of Livermore, in Alameda County, California. It is within Del Valle Regional Park….

Lake Del Valle
Max. length	5 miles (8.0 km)
Surface area	708 acres (287 ha)
Max. depth	153 feet (47 m)
Water volume	77,100 acre-feet (95,100,000 m3)

What is the best size trout to eat?

around 10-12 inches
It should now make sense, keep them alive by not using bait, and trout around 10-12 inches are the best eating size, and by leaving most fish in the river, they can grow bigger.