Upper San Leandro Reservoir Fishing Guide, Alameda County, California

• Overview

  This water sits in Alameda County, California. It sits in oak and grass. About 705 acres, so local knowledge or a boat saves a lot of walking. Some 8.9 miles of bank gives room to move when the wind turns. Few waters listed in Alameda County are bigger. For a base, San Leandro sits 4.1 miles out. After that come Moraga at 4.1 miles and Ashland at 5.6 miles. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Upper San Leandro Reservoir

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Species logged across Alameda County include Chinook salmon, common carp, striped bass and rainbow trout. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. On Upper San Leandro Reservoir a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  August is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 67°F, while January sits near 47°F. No part of the year shuts this water. The first and last hours carry the summer; the middle is slow. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Plan around that when you fish Upper San Leandro Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. The car has to stay half a mile away, which shapes how much tackle you bring. There are picnic tables recorded roughly half a mile off. Facilities run to toilets half a mile from the water. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Seneca Reservoir, 2.5 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. For Upper San Leandro Reservoir in particular, ask before you travel.