Lake Success, in California, boasts a surface area of almost 2,500 acres and 30 miles of shoreline. With its abundance of aquatic food, structure, and near-ideal water temperatures, Lake Success is the perfect environment for growing monster bass. And “monster” doesn’t just mean double-digits, it signifies bass in the upper teens, even nearing a staggering 20 pounds.

Over the years, the lake has been well-maintained and preserved through strict regulations, allowing only two bass under 15 inches to be kept. Its shallower depths enable the lake to warm faster than nearby bodies of water, which extends the growth period for bass. Crappie, catfish, and bluegill round out this warmer-water fishery... and trout are often stocked in the colder months.

The lake features a campground, marina, picnic areas, and a convenience store for fishing supplies, with boat and watercraft rentals available. There is a fee for boat launch and day use.