Any good fishing spots near Modesto?

[brighamr]

My wife and I are giving fishing a try this year, but we live in Modesto and haven't found very many spots to go without driving for an hour. Any places around here? What baits do you use?

[brighamr]

20 views with zero replies, I guess that answers the question LOL

[Two Shots]

You might try Woodward Reservoir if you go to Escalon then head toward Oakdale on 120 just before Oakdale there's a sign for Woodward.

Go to the south end (unimproved area) thiers some decent fish lurking about.
Worms seem to work

On the way there's a good bait/tackle store as you head out of Escalon in a shopping center on 120 they could tell you whats working.

I've also heard of a Modeso Reservoir but I haven't been there and theres also the river off of River road going toward Escalon on McHenry theres a state ran park with river access
Hope this helps and Good luck

[brighamr]

awesome! thanks for the info

[brighamr]

just in case anyone else starts looking for spots to fish in Modesto, here are some I've been referred to:

Lake McClure\McSwain - Excellent fishing, but a lot of people go there
Merced Falls - Below Lake McSwain, Excellent place to fish
Fox Grove - Not much to fish (bass and carp) but a nice layout and good with a boat
Tuolomne River - Again, not much to fish, but good with a boat
Modesto Reservoir
Woodward Reservoir
Don Pedro Lake

[anotherone]

Asking about spots for hunting or BLM land to shoot on is one thing, but asking about good fishing spots is a whole new ballpark.

[brighamr]

Asking about spots for hunting or BLM land to shoot on is one thing, but asking about good fishing spots is a whole new ballpark.

I agree, asking about GOOD spots is a whole new ballpark. Being in a new town and asking if there are any spots within an hours drive is a bit different. I appreciate all who replied to my question.