SANTA MARGARITA LAKE

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • CALIFORNIA

Santa Margarita Lake


April 20, 2024

Santa Margarita Lake in California is a popular spot for fishing enthusiasts. The lake is home to a variety of fish species, including largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, and catfish. In addition to fishing, visitors can enjoy hiking, camping, and boating on the lake. Fishing tips include using soft plastic baits for bass and live bait for catfish. The best time of year to visit is in the spring and fall when the weather is mild, with average temperatures ranging from 50-70 degrees Fahrenheit.



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

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Barney Schwartz Park lake

Apache Trout • Blue Catfish • Green Sunfish • Rainbow Trout

Santa Margarita Reservoir

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

Atascadero Lake

Black Sea Bass • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Common Carp

Whale Rock Reservoir

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

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

Franklin Hot Springs

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

Lopez Dam

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

Area Boat Ramps

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

Rafting & Kayaking

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

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Chestnut Park

Floyd Rice Park

George E Olson Memorial Park

King City Park

Keck Park

Forden Park

San Lorenzo Recreation Area and Campground

San Antonio Park

Los Gatos Creek County Park

Keenan Park

                                                                                                                        
                                               

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