Antioch Municipal Reservoir, California: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  You will find Antioch Municipal Reservoir in Contra Costa County, California. Elevation runs to 151 feet. The water covers some 57 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. A shoreline of some 1.2 miles keeps the choices simple. Ground here is low by California standards. Antioch sits 2.1 miles from the bank. The big place round here is Antioch, 1.9 miles distant. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Antioch Municipal Reservoir

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Species logged across Contra Costa County include striped bass, green sturgeon, white sturgeon and Chinook salmon. Several of these carry legal protection or closed seasons; the rulebook comes before the rod. Antioch Municipal Reservoir fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 47°F in December to roughly 74°F in July. Summer heat is the limit here, not winter cold. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. That shapes the year on Antioch Municipal Reservoir. Overcast days spread the fishing across more hours.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. A car park lies half a mile away, so the walk in is short. There is a toilet block some half a mile out. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. The nearest alternative is Contra Loma Reservoir, 0.9 miles out. What applies at Antioch Municipal Reservoir may have changed since it was mapped.