Uvas Reservoir Fishing Guide, Santa Clara County, California

• Overview

  Uvas Reservoir lies within the bounds of Santa Clara County, California. The ground round it is oak and grass. Roughly 235 acres: a morning covers one end, an afternoon the other. There is roughly 4.2 miles of bank, more than one visit can cover properly. It ranks high for size among our Santa Clara County listings. The nearest town is Morgan Hill, 4.7 miles away. Beyond it, San Martin at 5 miles and Corralitos at 8.3 miles. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Uvas Reservoir

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Survey and observation records for Santa Clara County include flathead grey mullet, rainbow trout, common carp, bluegill and Sacramento sucker. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Read Uvas Reservoir before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 48°F and August at about 68°F, the water has a wide range to work through. Fishing runs all year, with summer the awkward season. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. At Uvas Reservoir the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. A slipway is marked about half a mile from here. Recorded parking is half a mile off, far enough to travel light. There are picnic tables half a mile away. Facilities run to toilets half a mile from the water. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Chesbro Reservoir at 3.4 miles is the sensible second choice. Nothing on Uvas Reservoir should be assumed from this page alone.