Sandy Wool Lake
Santa Clara County Trout, Bass, Catfish, Sunfish
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Sandy Wool Lake Fishing Overview

Water Description

Sandy Wool Lake is a small lake located within Ed R. Levin County Park in the foothills near Milpitas, California. The lake does not allow power boats or swimming, so it remains relatively calm and undisturbed for fishing. Common fish species present include bass, bluegill, and catfish. There is a picnic area nearby as well as restrooms, and a fishing dock that is wheelchair accessible. The surrounding scenery consists of grassy hills with some scattered trees.

Species:
Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Bluegill
Stocked Date:
Trout stocked 1 month ago - View Schedule
Geography:
Surface Area: 13 acres
Surface Elevation: 500 ft
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Planted on 11/20/2025 go have fun

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Good Bass bite
Trout, Bass
Slightly Stained

Sandy Wool is shaping up for a great April, for both bass and trout. CDFW added another trout plant this week, and rising water temps have bass pushing shallow and feeding more aggressively as they begin their spawn. Dark-colored Senkos, craw-pattern crankbaits, and T-rigged creature baits are pulling 1–2 pound fish around wood and shallow brush in...

Sandy Wool is shaping up for a great April, for both bass and trout. CDFW added another trout plant this week, and rising water temps have bass pushing shallow and feeding more aggressively as they begin their spawn. Dark-colored Senkos, craw-pattern crankbaits, and T-rigged creature baits are pulling 1–2 pound fish around wood and shallow brush in 5-10 feet of water. The trout bite has been hit or miss lately, but this latest stock should fire things back up.

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Nearby Reports

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Last report: 1 year ago
Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Sunfish, Carp
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