Calero Reservoir Fishing Overview
Calero Reservoir is a popular recreational lake in Santa Clara County known for its excellent bass fishing with big fish (10 pounds and up) and good crappie fishing. Mammoth-sized carp have been pulled from the lake as well. But beware... the fish here are contaminated with mercury, so don't eat! Calero can be a hub for boating enthusiasts and water skiers, with crowds becoming a hindrance to anglers on warm weekends. However, the lake is big enough to offer the possibility of escaping the crowds. Shore access for fishermen isn’t very good, so...
Calero Reservoir is a popular recreational lake in Santa Clara County known for its excellent bass fishing with big fish (10 pounds and up) and good crappie fishing. Mammoth-sized carp have been pulled from the lake as well. But beware... the fish here are contaminated with mercury, so don't eat!
Calero can be a hub for boating enthusiasts and water skiers, with crowds becoming a hindrance to anglers on warm weekends. However, the lake is big enough to offer the possibility of escaping the crowds. Shore access for fishermen isn’t very good, so aim to fish from a boat. Boat launch and day-use fees are required.
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