LOS BANOS RESERVOIR

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • CALIFORNIA

Los Banos Reservoir


April 19, 2024

The Los Banos Reservoir fishing area in California, USA is popular among anglers who enjoy catching bass, catfish, crappie, and bluegill. Visitors can also enjoy camping, hiking, and birdwatching around the reservoir. Fishing tips include using live bait or lures that mimic the natural prey of the targeted fish. The best time to visit is during the spring and fall months when temperatures are pleasant, averaging around 70°F. It is important to note that the reservoir is closed for fishing during the summer months due to the high risk of wildfires.



Fish Species
Image Alt Black Crappie
Image Alt Blue Catfish
Image Alt Bluegill
Image Alt Kelp Bass

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

San Luis Reservoir

Apache Trout • Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass • Rainbow Trout • Striped Bass

Los Banos Reservoir

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass

ONeill Forebay

Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass • Striped Bass

O´Neill Forebay

Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Striped Bass
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Rafting & Kayaking

TWO MILES WEST OF PIPI CAMPGROUND TO CONFLUENCE WITH DOGTOWN CREEK
Upper Cosumnes Watershed, California
SALT SPRINGS RESERVOIR DAM TO TO A POINT 1 MILE WEST OF BEAR RIVER CONFLUENCE
Upper Mokelumne Watershed, California
ONE MILE EAST OF PIPI CAMPGROUND TO TWO MILES WEST OF PIPI CAMPGROUND
Upper Cosumnes Watershed, California
HIGHWAY 4 TO SALT SPRINGS RESERVOIR
Upper Mokelumne Watershed, California
BOUNDARY OF MOKELUMNE ARCHEOLOGICAL SPECIAL INTEREST AREA TO CONFLUENCE WITH NORTH FORK MOKELUMNE
Upper Mokelumne Watershed, California
BOUNDARY OF MOKELUMNE ARCHEOLOGIC SPECIAL INTEREST AREA TO CONFLUENCE WITH NORTH FORK MOKELUMNE RIVER
Upper Mokelumne Watershed, California
CONFLUENCE WITH DOGTOWN CREEK TO WEST NF BOUNDARY
Upper Cosumnes Watershed, California
CONFLUENCE WITH CAT CREEK TO ONE MILE EAST OF PIPI CAMPGROUND
Upper Cosumnes Watershed, California
HEADWATER IN SEC 29, T9N,R16E TO CONFLUENCE WITH CAT CREEK
Upper Cosumnes Watershed, California
NORTH FORK MOKELUMNE RIVER
Upper Mokelumne Watershed, California

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

San Joaquin Cemetery

Eden Park

Constitution Park

Sousa Park

Garden Acres Park

Buckley Cove Park

East Side Community Park

Friedberger Park

American Legion Park

Celeste Park

                                                                                                                        
                                               

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