Local Fishing : Fishing for Bass
Coyote Reservoir (Santa Clara County)
http://www.parkhere.org/site/0,4760,sid=12761,00.html
Fort Hunter Liggett
http://www.liggett.army.mil/
This military installation is a gold mine for those who wish to chase bass and sunfish. There are a variety of small lakes and ponds to choose from, but some are difficult to locate and almost require four-wheel drive to get to. Early Spring through mid-summer is the best time to go. Be sure to call ahead (831/386-3310) to see if the base is open and which reservoirs are open.
Lake Nacimiento
http://www.nacimientoresort.com/
To fish this Nacimiento effectively, you have to have a motorboat. Once youve overcome that obstacle, you can chase the white bass or the other species found in its waters.
Lake San Antonio
http://www.co.monterey.ca.us/parks/sanantonio.htm
Loch Lomond Reservoir (Santa Cruz County)
http://www.ci.santa-cruz.ca.us/wt/llra/llra.html#fishing
Pacific Ocean
Striped Bass are one of the primary species pursued by fly fishers off of the shoreline.
Pinto Lake (Santa Cruz County)
http://www.pintolake.com/
San Justo Reservoir (San Benito County)
http://www.sbcpw.com/san_justo.htm
San Luis Reservoir and the ONeil Forebay (Merced County)
http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=558
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This can be a world-class fishery if you timing is good. Stripers range from about 18 inches to over 30 pounds. Floating lines with poppers and sinking lines with various minnow patterns work well. Motorboats, pontoon boats and float tubes are almost a must unless you want to wade for fish in the shallows (which can be a blast). Fishing can be good throughout the year, but spring and fall are typically the best.
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