Fishing at Almaden Reservoir
Set in the hills of San Jose, the Almaden Reservoir offers a decent largemouth bass fishery. However, fishing at Almaden is generally difficult due to an overabundance of weeds and challenging shoreline access. Nevertheless, some larger bass are present, along with fair fisheries for catfish, sunfish, and crappie. Boats are not permitted on the reservoir. All fish must be caught and released due...
Set in the hills of San Jose, the Almaden Reservoir offers a decent largemouth bass fishery. However, fishing at Almaden is generally difficult due to an overabundance of weeds and challenging shoreline access. Nevertheless, some larger bass are present, along with fair fisheries for catfish, sunfish, and crappie. Boats are not permitted on the reservoir. All fish must be caught and released due to mercury contamination from nearby abandoned mines.
Other Nearby Reports
Plenty of action at Del Valle as the summer months approach. East Bay Parks have begun their catfish stockings, with the latest occurring during the week of June 16th. Shrimp...
Vaqueros is seeing a lot of striper action across the lake. A 10+-pounder was reportedly caught last week on the south end. Boaters are throwing jerkbaits, while shore-casters...
