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Pinto Lake in California is a popular fishing destination for anglers looking to catch bluegill, crappie, and largemouth bass. Nearby activities include hiking and picnicking. Some fishing tips include using live bait and fishing early in the morning or late in the evening. The best time of year to visit is in the spring or fall when the temperatures are mild, averaging around 60-70 degrees Fahrenheit.
FEATURED FISH - BLACK CRAPPIE
It is an abundant species and is important both commercially and as a sport fish. Black crappies are easily caught, often as fast as the hook can be rebaited. The following are fishing methods used to catch this fish: Though they show a definite family resemblance, they are distinctive enough that they shouldn’t be confused with any other species. The black crappie and the white crappie are most often confused with each other. Despite their common names, both species are the same color (dark olive or black dorsally with silvery sides) and both have spots on the sides. However, the pattern of the spotting is distinctly different. In the black crappie the spots are more or less irregular and scattered while in the white crappie the spots may be more vague and are clearly arranged into 7-9 vertical bars on the sides. Another distinction; the black crappie has 7-8 dorsal spines while the white crappie has only 6, the same number as in its anal fin. In body shape the black crappie’s is somewhat deeper than the white crappie.
FISH SPECIES
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Largemouth Bass
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Brown Bullhead
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Blue Catfish
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Channel Catfish
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Black Crappie
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Green Sunfish
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Redear Sunfish
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Brown Trout
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Rainbow Trout
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
| Discharge | Stage | Elevation | |
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DRY C A UNION CITY CA
2024-12-19T01:15:00.000-08:00 |
0cfs | 1.36ft | 93ft |
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ALAMEDA C FLOOD CHANNEL A UNION CITY CA
2024-12-19T02:00:00.000-08:00 |
14cfs | 6.86ft | 14ft |
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ARROYO DE LA LAGUNA A VERONA CA
2024-12-19T01:30:00.000-08:00 |
32cfs | 1.25ft | 272ft |
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ARROYO VALLE BL LANG CN NR LIVERMORE CA
2024-12-19T01:45:00.000-08:00 |
5cfs | 0.96ft | 755ft |
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ARROYO VALLE NR LIVERMORE CA
2024-12-19T01:45:00.000-08:00 |
2cfs | 2.67ft | 523ft |
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ALAMEDA C NR NILES CA
2024-12-19T02:00:00.000-08:00 |
47cfs | 3.12ft | 90ft |
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SAN ANTONIO C NR SUNOL CA
2024-12-21T00:00:00.000-08:00 |
0cfs | 2.92ft | 283ft |
Nearby Camping
| Camping Area | Reservations | Toilets | Showers |
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| Memorial Park | |||
| Limekiln State Park | |||
| Plaskett Creek | |||
| Escondido | |||
| Williams Hill Rec Area | |||
| Fort Hunter Liggett Primitive Military |
