Trout Fishing
Fishing for trout is best at Sandy Point and at the Main Rec. and at the Launch since we started planting down there Fish power-bait or night crawlers off the bottom. Trolling was good between the Main Rec and the launch on the right hand side using about /2 ounce weight and letting your line out about 75ft.

Catfishing
Fishing for catfish is best by the boat launch. There is a lot of catfish that seem to be hungry. Many catfish are being caught by trout fishermen. To increase chance of catching a catfish use stinky bait like chicken livers or anchovies.

Bass Fishing
The bite is still on for the bass fishermen. Top spots are the Rock wall, Sather Canyon and near the Main Rec . Throw shad colored spinner baits or drop shot robo worms.

Lake Conditions

Lake Level: 290.8
Surface Temp: 66F
Fish Plant: 1200 lbs of Mt Lassen Rainbows planted at the Launch on 5-6-15

Fish Tales

Raul Martinez and friend of San Pablo caught 2 trout stringer weighing 10Ibs using a kastmaster at the rock-wall on Sunday 5-3-15.

Ryan Grisso of Pinole caught a Bass weighing 4.5 lbs on Sunday 5-3-15 using a plastic worm at the main rec. I am happy to report this Bass was released.

BJ Gehring of El Sobrante caught a 10Ib catfish at the Launch on Wednesday 5-6-15.

Danny Hayes of Long Beach caught a rainbow trout using moone worms at the main rec on Thursday 5-7-15.

James no last name given caught a 25Ib catfish in scow canyon on Thursday 5-7-15.

Derby

The Main Rec is holds a monthly trout derby. The largest three trout weight in for that month get prizes. It $5 to enter the derby. You must buy your ticket before fishing that day.

Park Information

The San Pablo Reservoir Recreation Area is now open for the season with the hours during April being 6:30 am to 7:30 pm and boats need to be off the water by 6:00 pm. The Boat Launch area is open 7 days a week with snacks, drinks and tackle available. The Café is also open 6 days of the week from 9:00 — 3:30 so visitors can get some delicious food.