SANTA MARGARITA RESERVOIR

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • CALIFORNIA

Santa Margarita Reservoir


April 28, 2024

Santa Margarita Reservoir is located in the central coast region of California and is a popular fishing spot for largemouth bass, bluegill, and crappie. Other activities in the area include hiking, boating, and camping. Fishing tips include using live bait or lures that mimic the natural prey of the fish. The best time to visit is in the spring or fall when the weather is mild, with average temperatures ranging from 60-80°F.



Fish Species
Image Alt Alligator Gar
Image Alt Black Crappie
Image Alt Bluegill
Image Alt Kelp Bass
Image Alt Largemouth Bass

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Santa Margarita Lake

Alligator Gar • Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Lopez Lake

Black Crappie • Black Sea Bass • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Largemouth Bass

Santa Margarita Reservoir

Alligator Gar • Black Crappie • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Franklin Hot Springs

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Whale Rock Reservoir

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Atascadero Lake

Black Sea Bass • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Common Carp

Lopez Dam

Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • White Bass

Barney Schwartz Park lake

Apache Trout • Blue Catfish • Green Sunfish • Rainbow Trout
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

SADDLE WAY SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
Salinas Watershed, California
LYNCH ROAD, BRADLEY
Salinas Watershed, California
WEST KNOLL CIRCLE 10555, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
Salinas Watershed, California
RESORT DRIVE, PASO ROBLES
Salinas Watershed, California
GREY PINE TRAIL, SANTA MARGARITA
Salinas Watershed, California
WELL ROAD SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
Salinas Watershed, California
MISTLETOE LANE SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
Salinas Watershed, California
RESORT DRIVE SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
Salinas Watershed, California
NEW PLEYTO ROAD, BRADLEY
Salinas Watershed, California
VILLAGE ROAD SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
Salinas Watershed, California

Rafting & Kayaking

WHITE CREEK TRIBUTARY
Upper Los Gatos-Avenal Watershed, California
0.25 MILESUPSTRAM OF THE IMPOUNDMENT AT SPORTSMAN'S LODGE TO 0.25 MILES DOWNSTREAM OF THE IMPOUNDMENT AT SPORTSMAN'S LODGE
Salinas Watershed, California
CLEAR CREEK
Pajaro Watershed, California
PICACHO CREEK
Pajaro Watershed, California
WHITE CREEK
Upper Los Gatos-Avenal Watershed, California
SAN BENITO RIVER
Pajaro Watershed, California
0.25 MILES DOWNSTREAM OF THE IMPOUNDMENT OF SPORTSMAN'S LODGE TO VENTANA WILDERNESS BOUNDARY
Salinas Watershed, California
WHITE CREEK TRIBUTARY
Upper Los Gatos-Avenal Watershed, California
HEADWATERS TO SPORTSMAN'S CLUB
Salinas Watershed, California
VENTANA WILDERNESS BOUNDARY TO NF BOUNDARY
Salinas Watershed, California

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

King City Park

Forden Park

Chestnut Park

George E Olson Memorial Park

Keck Park

Floyd Rice Park

Keenan Park

San Antonio Park

Los Gatos Creek County Park

San Lorenzo Recreation Area and Campground

                                                                                                                        
                                               
SODA LAKE
Soda Lake is a unique feature in the Carrizo Plain watershed of California that is well worth a visit. The lake is the largest alkali wetland in the state and ...

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