Best fishing spots within the bay area(east bay)

[chrisf]

Hey guys, Im trying to get back into fishing. Im from stockton so I had the luxury of the SJ delta. But now I live in hayward, And am looking for the best freshwater fishing spots. The closer the better, I'd like to find a place close to here. Primarily catfish, But open to others as well. Lake chabot, Garin pond?? Also a good bait and rig would help as well. Thanks guys in advance.

[wjc]

I've only been to Lake Del Valle in that area. Trout, stripers, largemouth, smallouth, catfish and panfish.

http://www.ebparks.org/parks/del_valle#about

[chrisf]

Ive never caught anything at delvalle.... I gave up on that place.

[DennisCA]

I've been on Lake chabot several times didn't catch anything....
(Used a couple of different baits and some lures)

[ivanimal]

http://www.ebparks.org/parks/quarry_lakes

I used to fish here before they made it a park.

[Eljay]

I'm into hiking more than fishing... but I'd say I've seen more happy fishermen at Quarry Lakes than Chabot, but Chabot's prettier.

[Hornet_RN]

lake herman on the vallejo/benicia border has bass in it

[chrisf]

Thanks guys, I think ill have to check out quarry lake. Chabot is a no go. I always feel stupid especially after 25+ times and never even feeling a bite.

[JonS]

I've caught fish at chabot and del valle and quarry. So don't stop trying.

[taperxz]

If you can't catch fish at Del Valle you're forgetting to bait your hook.