California's Top Freshwater Fishing Spots

California's Top Freshwater Fishing Spots

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If memories of your favorite vacation include fishing gear and long hours on a lake, why not share that legacy with your family? Everyone should know the thrill of pulling in a huge lake trout or swapping fish stories over a campfire! Give your kids the fishing vacation of a lifetime by exploring the freshwater fishing spots of California.

Southern California Freshwater Fishing
Whether youre a shore fisherman or an avid boater, youll find the perfect vacation spot in Southern California. Fly into Los Angeles and make the two hour drive to Lake Isabella. There youll find every kind of fishing, from Largemouth Bass to Crappie. While youre there, fish the adjacent Kern River for its famous Rainbow Trout.

Also north of Los Angeles, youll find Castaic Lake, a bass anglers dream. Fish, swim, hike and camp at this scenic gem in Southern California. For a chance at a monster-bass, check out Lake Dixon, a small lake near Escondido. Its produced record-breaking bass in recent years, and offers numerous inexpensive campsites.

Before heading north, stop by San Vicente Reservoir. Fish from the island, in a boat or on the shore, and take home your limit of catfish, bass or trout. You could also enjoy the gorgeous scenery at Lake Perris, near Riverside, and fish for Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie and catfish.

Northern & Central California Freshwater Fishing
If you venture into Northern California on your vacation, make a stop at Lake Berryessa, about halfway between Sacramento and Santa Rosa. With 165 miles of shoreline, theres lots of room to fish and camp. Watch for eagles as you enjoy trout, bass and bluegill fishing.

If youre in the Sacramento area, why not vacation at Clear Lake? At the largest natural lake in California, Clear Lake fishermen regularly catch bass over ten pounds. In fact, professional bass fishermen flock to the lake from all over the nation! Why not treat the family to world-class bass fishing, then take the kids on a hike to the site of a Native American village?

If youre after King Salmon, plan to stay at Lake Shasta, just north of Redding. This enormous lake is home to two species of trout and bass, as well as catfish and bluegill. Fed by four rivers, Shasta Lake sits at the edge of Shasta Trinity National Forest and offers your entire family the opportunity for an unforgettable vacation.

South of Sacramento, Lake Amador is nestled in the foothills of the Sierras. Here, the fishermen in your family will find bass up to fifteen pounds, as well as the Lakes own Cutbow hybrid trout. Let the kids catch their first trout in this well-stocked lake, and try their hand at snagging one of the forty-pound catfish!

And no fishing trip in Northern California would be complete without stopping by the Lakes Basin Recreation Area, which is north of Sacramento near the town of Truckee. Actually made up of fifty lakes and streams, LBRA offers excellent Rainbow and Eastern Brook Trout fishing.

Youre going to love fishing in California! Bring the whole family and plan to camp and stay at one of the Golden States prime fishing lakes. Youll go home with your minds full of memories and plans already started for next years trip! A note to all of the RV campers out there many of these California fishing locations are near RV campgrounds.

About the Author:
This article is courtesy of El Monte RV, your RV and motorhome rental source. An RV is an excellent way to start off on your next California fishing trip. Be sure to check out the El Monte RV website for more information about California RV Vacations and California RV Rentals.



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