LOPEZ DAM

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • CALIFORNIA

Lopez Dam


April 16, 2024

Lopez Dam fishing area is located in San Luis Obispo, California, and is a popular spot for fishing enthusiasts. The area is home to various fish species, including largemouth bass, bluegill, catfish, and white bass. Visitors can also enjoy hiking, picnicking, and camping nearby. For fishing, it's recommended to use lures and live bait to increase your chances of catching fish. The best time to visit is during spring and fall, with average temperatures ranging from 60-70 degrees Fahrenheit.



Fish Species
Image Alt Blue Catfish
Image Alt Bluegill
Image Alt Kelp Bass
Image Alt Largemouth Bass
Image Alt White Bass

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Lopez Lake

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

Lopez Dam

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

Santa Margarita Reservoir

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

Atascadero Lake

Black Sea Bass • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Common Carp

Franklin Hot Springs

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

Santa Margarita Lake

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

Whale Rock Reservoir

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

Barney Schwartz Park lake

Apache Trout • Blue Catfish • Green Sunfish • Rainbow Trout
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

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

Rafting & Kayaking

WHITE CREEK TRIBUTARY
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
HEADWATERS TO SPORTSMAN'S CLUB
Salinas Watershed, California
PICACHO CREEK
Pajaro 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
WHITE CREEK
Upper Los Gatos-Avenal Watershed, California
VENTANA WILDERNESS BOUNDARY TO NF BOUNDARY
Salinas Watershed, California
WHITE CREEK TRIBUTARY
Upper Los Gatos-Avenal Watershed, California

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Chestnut Park

San Lorenzo Recreation Area and Campground

King City Park

Floyd Rice Park

San Antonio Park

Los Gatos Creek County Park

Keck Park

Keenan Park

Forden Park

George E Olson Memorial Park

                                                                                                                        
                                               

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