Lake Anza, California: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Lake Anza falls in Alameda County, part of California. Height above sea level is 817 feet. It covers about 9 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. The closest town, Kensington, is 1.9 miles away. The nearest city of size is Berkeley, 1.9 miles away. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Lake Anza

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Records held for Alameda County cover Chinook salmon, common carp, striped bass, rainbow trout and Sacramento sucker. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. Lake Anza responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, September reads 66°F and January reads 50°F. Cooler months are the productive ones on most of this water. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Lake Anza runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. The nearest car park is half a mile from the water. There are picnic tables half a mile away. Facilities run to toilets 140 yards from the water. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. The nearest alternative is San Pablo Reservoir, 2.2 miles out. Signs at Lake Anza carry more weight than any list.