If you are looking to catch white bass and do so frequently, Lake Nacimiento is the lake for you. Nacimiento has one of the highest cast-to-fish catch ratios in the state for white bass, though the goal here is the number of fish, not the size.

Spanning over 5,000 acres and offering a staggering 165 miles of shoreline, Lake Nacimiento nestles in the coastal foothills of San Luis Obispo. Its intricate arms and tucked-away coves create an ideal environment for warm-water fish species.

While Lake Nacimiento is known for its white bass... spotted, smallmouth, and largemouth bass populations are also quite substantial. The bass fishery is solid enough to hold 25+ fishing tournaments a year.

But don't overlook the potential of bottom feeding here. The catfish and carp in Lake Nacimiento have the potential to reach impressive sizes. To maximize your chances, early mornings and late evenings are the prime times to tempt these behemoths.