October 2023 Lake Berryessa Fishing MAP and Fishing Report, Where to Fish, Camping and Access areas.

   Lake Berryessa Trout and Bass Fishing Map

  and Fishing Report, How to Fish Lake Berryessa 

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   Lake Berryessa is the largest lake in Napa County, California. This reservoir in the Vaca Mountains is formed by the Monticello Dam,

   
   

   Depth: 275.00 ft

   Length: 15.50 mi

   Surface area: 32.34 sq miles

   Surface elevation: 443.00 ft

   
   

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 LAKE ANALYSIS:

  Lake Berryessa Trout and Bass Fishing, see below for Hunting Club, Public Lands, and Hunting Ranches in Napa

The first two to three weeks of October is the great Berryessa trout bite but sometimes lasts about a month.  Then, they are stuffed with shad and go dormant.  It‘s best to have a boat when the area  you’re fishing become unproductive.  Lake Berryessa  anglers use live nightcrawlers, minnows or lures.    

Trout seem to school  because of the cool, deep water so the best trout fishing can be found at  the south end of Berryessa's dam.   Our Fishing map shows this area. Speaking of water, the lake is still  low right now, and the fish are easily spooked. A full fishing report will be out soon.

 However, in October  these trout come up to the surface where they go after  minnows, predominantly threadfin shad. Anglers do it trolling, drifting, casting and do, in fact, catch a lot of fish off the rocks by numerous places where you can pull in' get out and start fishing. Watch for turnouts as seen on our Fishing Map above.

Most  Berryessa fishermen use a bubble float, that you fill  up with water so you can cast it out. Try hooking a minnow  through the dorsal fin area or through the lip, some use worms with a bobber or off the bottom. Our fishing report warns of Mercury content, so watch for this.

Anglers with boats use the these methods effectively, but usually trolls rig up with a split shot the size of a pea, put that 3 feet ahead of the lure, and a snap  swivel ahead of that. The swivel acts as a bulldozer of sorts. It  clears away the weeds and debris which are apparent that time  of year.The best lure is a Rainbow Runner, the orange and fluorescent red Rainbow Runner  which is about  1 1/2 inches long. 

Lake  Berryessa...Fast Fishing Information:

  Location: In Napa County.. 

  Size: Lake Berryessa is 25 miles long and 3 miles  wide with 165 miles of shoreline.  

 Species: Rainbow trout, smallmouth bass, large-mouth bass, brown trout, kokanee, crappie, bluegill, channel and bullhead catfish. 

Best fishing: Trout rise for shad  in October. Bass fishing is super  March through  June. Catfish and crappie bite all the way from June  through August. We will keep you up to date with our fishing report due out soon. 

Lake Berryessa is known for its diverse fish population, which includes species such as bass, trout, catfish, and salmon. The exact location of the fish can vary depending on the time of year and water conditions, but generally, the following areas are popular for fishing:

1. Markley Cove - This area is located on the southeastern side of the lake and is known for its bass fishing.

2. Steele Canyon - This area is located on the western side of the lake and is popular for its trout fishing.

3. Putah Creek - This creek feeds into the lake and is known for its rainbow trout fishing.

4. Pope Creek - This creek also feeds into the lake and is known for its catfish fishing.

5. The Narrows - This area is located on the northern side of the lake and is known for its bass and salmon fishing.

 

CAMPING 

As for camping, there are several options available around the lake:

1. Berryessa Point Campground - This is a popular spot for tent and RV camping. It is located on the east side of the lake and offers amenities such as showers, toilets, and fire pits.

2. Steele Canyon Campground - This is another popular spot for camping near the lake. It is located on the west side of the lake and offers tent and RV sites, as well as amenities such as showers and restrooms.

3. Putah Canyon Campground - This campground is located on the eastern side of the lake and offers tent and RV sites, as well as amenities such as showers and restrooms.

4. Spanish Flat Recreation Area - This campground is located on the southern side of the lake and offers tent and RV sites, as well as amenities such as showers and restrooms.

5. Pleasure Cove Marina and Campground - This campground is located on the southeastern side of the lake and offers tent and RV sites, as well as amenities such as showers and restrooms.

These are just a few options for camping near Fish Lake Berryessa. Be sure to check for availability and reservations before planning your trip.

 

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California hunting and fishing  maps of hunting clubs, hunting ranches, public and private fishing

 As long as we are at it, why not check out some other Maps available for fishing as well and hunting?

Also some are private ranches with ponds, and private fly fishing streams, click this link:

www.freehuntfishmaps.com 

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We have another one we like listing over 200 ranches to hunt and fish on in California and Oregon,

very specific county by county information on fishing and hunting clubs for private fishing, hunting clubs, and exclusive network of hunting ranches found nowhere else, here is a screen shot below, click on this link to go to the site:

Click on a county for Hunting Clubs & Private Ranches: 

ALAMEDA	ALPINE	AMADOR	BUTTE	CALVERAS
COLUSA	CONTRA COSTA	EL DORADO	DEL NORTE	FRESNO
GLENN	HUMBOLDT	IMPERIAL	INYO	KERN
LASSEN	LAKE	LOS ANGELES	MARIN	MENDOCINO
MONTEREY	MERCED	NAPA	PLACER	RIVERSIDE
SACRAMENTO	SANTA CLARA	SANTA BARBARA	SAN BERNADINO	SANTA CRUZ
SAN DIEGO	SAN FRANCISCO	SAN JOAQUIN	SAN LUIS OBISPO	SHASTA
SISKIYOU	SOLANO	SONOMA	TEHAMA	TRINITY
YOLO	YUBA	HUNTING AND FISHING MAPS	HUNTING CLUBS &RANCHES  SITE	CONTACT US

Click on a county for OREGON Hunting Clubs & Private Ranches:

COOS HUNTING FISH	GILLIAM HUNTING FISH	GRANT HUNTING FISH	HARNEY HUNTING FISH	HOOD HUNTING FISHING
KLAMATH HUNTING FISH	MORROW HUNTING FISH	SHERMAN HUNTING FISH	ST.HELENS HUNTING FISH	WHEELER HUNTING FISH
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April 15 Report Lake Berryessa

Fish are found very shallow and  out to 12 feet of water.Fish are getting larger on Swim Baits,  coves, and creek channels.

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