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San Pablo Reservoir

San Pablo Reservoir is a reservoir in California, near Contra Costa County.

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Fish species in San Pablo Reservoir

San Pablo Reservoir is a reservoir in Contra Costa County, California and covers about 784.9 acres, reaches about 73.7 feet at its deepest point and holds roughly 43,193 acre-feet.

Several patterns can work at once on San Pablo Reservoir, especially when wind separates clear water from dirty water. Deep water at San Pablo Reservoir gives fish room to move away from shore as summer heat and bright light build.

San Pablo Reservoir FAQs

What is a simple way to start fishing for black crappie at San Pablo Reservoir?

Fish a small jig or minnow around wood, weeds, and sharp little drops; follow the old channel through the lake, then write down the depth that works.

What does the 73.7 feet deepest point mean when fishing San Pablo Reservoir?

Treat 73.7 feet as the deepest point, not the automatic fishing depth; start near cover and move deeper only when bites or bait give a reason.

What is the best reason to change spots at San Pablo Reservoir?

Move after checking the same useful feature at several depths without finding bait, a clean edge, or a bite; keep a worm ready for a slower check.

Check the evidence

Sources and what they establish

Source dates describe the evidence, not a live catch forecast. Check the managing authority before planning access or keeping fish.

  • Black Crappie — supporting source

    California OEHHA Fish Advisory

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Bluegill — supporting source

    OEHHA Statewide Lakes and Reservoirs Advisory and CDFW Inland Fisheries Guidance

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Channel Catfish — supporting source

    California OEHHA Fish Advisory

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Common Carp — supporting source

    California OEHHA Fish Advisory

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Green Sunfish — supporting source

    OEHHA Statewide Lakes and Reservoirs Advisory and CDFW Inland Fisheries Guidance

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Largemouth Bass — supporting source

    California OEHHA Fish Advisory

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Prickly Sculpin — supporting source

    PISCES California Fish Data and CDFW Native Fish Ranges

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Steelhead — supporting source

    California OEHHA Fish Advisory

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Sacramento Blackfish — supporting source

    PISCES California Fish Data and CDFW Native Fish Ranges

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Hitch — supporting source

    PISCES California Fish Data and CDFW Native Fish Ranges

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Sacramento Pikeminnow — supporting source

    PISCES California Fish Data and CDFW Native Fish Ranges

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Sacramento Sucker — supporting source

    PISCES California Fish Data and CDFW Native Fish Ranges

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Threadfin Shad — supporting source

    OEHHA Statewide Lakes and Reservoirs Advisory and CDFW Inland Fisheries Guidance

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

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