LAKE BERRYESSA FISHING

Lake Berryessa Trophy Fishing

Lake Berryessa is home to a variety of fish, including several types of large catfish, Chinook King Salmon, Kokanee Salmon, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Sunperch, and more. Water skiers are all over the center of the lake during the summer heat, but there are many channels and areas of the lake that provide great fishing opportunities even when the lake has a lot of traffic that tend to congregate in the big part of the lake.

Types of Fish At Lake Berryessa

• Largemouth, Smallmouth, & Spotted Bass • Channel Catfish • Bullhead Catfish • White Catfish • Black & White Crappie • Bluegill • Red-eared Sunfish • Green Sunfish • Rainbow, Brook, & Brown Trout • Landlocked Salmon - Kings & Kokanee • Common Carp • Sacramento Pikeminnow • Golden Shiner • Threadfin Shad • Crayfish - Crawdads

Where to Fish on Lake Berryessa

If you are fishing from the shore, the inlets are the perfect place to start. Capell Cove and Steel Canyon Inlet are known to be productive locations, as well as the areas near the Big and Small Islands. If you're wanting to fish for catfish, the most popular spots are the Putah Creek Inlet, Pope Creek Inlet, and the area north of the northern bridge.

Trolling on Lake Berryessa

Lake Berryessa is great for trolling. The best places to troll for trout, kings, and kokanee, are at the southern end near the dam, in Markley Cove, in Wragg Canyon Inlet, and along the Narrows. The area around Portuguese Point is another place where the trolling is great, as well as all around Big Island.

Lake Berryessa Website

Visit the Lake Berryessa Website for more information.

Trophy Trout Spoons For Lake Berryessa Fishing

Lake Berryessa Campgrounds - Time To Go Camping

There are two campground options on Lake Berryessa with the Pleasure Cove Resort & Marina, and the Steele Canyon Campground.

Pleasure Cove Resort & Marina Tent Camping at Lake Berryessa

There are 91 tent sites with a BBQ, fire pit, and a picnic table in most of the sites. All but two sites have an 8 person maximum occupancy, except for the two double sites that can accomodate 16 people. Pets are allowed for a small fee. RV Camping There are 26 RV sites, that include, water, 30 amp electricity, and some of the sites have sewer to hook up to. Most sites accommodate 25' to 45' length trailers. These sites have an 8 person maximum occupancy.

Steele Canyon Campground Tent Camping at Lake Berryessa

There are 20 tent sites that include a BBQ, fire pit, and picnic table. These sites have a 4 person maximum occupancy. RV Camping There are 6 RV sites that include a BBQ, fire pit, picnic table. There is no electricity, water, or sewer. 8 person maximum occupancy. RV or Tent Camping There are 59 sites designated for RV or tent camping that include a BBQ, fire pit, picnic table. There is no electricity, water, or sewer. 8 person maximum occupancy. Click for camping reservations.

Fishing Guides

There are many different fishing guides that offer guided fishing trips on Lake Berryessa. FishingBooker is a service of local guides that you can choose from and schedule your next guided fishing trip so you can catch some quality fish and learn about this excellent fishery. Shop for fishing tackle in our Fishing Gear and Tackle store that would be perfect for your trip.

Cottages and Vacation Home Rentals

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