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Can you swim at Del Valle?

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Asked by: Gina Williams

Del Valle Regional Park offers two swimming beaches with lifeguards on duty during posted periods. Year-round swimming is allowed without lifeguard service north of the boat ramp.

Is Del Valle closed?

Overview. Del Valle Visitor Center: Open after September through May: Saturday, Sunday, and most holidays, 9:30am to 3pm. Closed all other days including Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

Can you paddleboard at Lake Del Valle?

Lake Del Valle doesn’t usually have an aggressive wake, which makes it great place to try your hand at certain water sports like windsurfing and stand-up paddle boarding. If you don’t own your own gear, rent a stand up paddle board, kayak, or windsurf from the rental stand on the swimming beach closest to the marina.

Can you water ski on Lake Del Valle?

Boats of all sizes are welcome for launch at the lake, but personal watercraft such as jet skis are not permitted. At the marina on the lake’s east side near the boat launch area, visitors can rent boats, including motorboats, pontoon boats, canoes, rowboats, and paddle boats.

Can dogs swim in Lake Del Valle?

Lake Del Valle



The lake is five miles long, and dogs are free to swim in all but two designated areas: East and West Swim Beach.

Where can you swim in Lake Del Valle?

Del Valle Regional Park offers two swimming beaches with lifeguards on duty during posted periods. Year-round swimming is allowed without lifeguard service north of the boat ramp. NOTICE: a Danger/Closure Advisory for cyanobacteria is posted.

Can you kayak at Del Valle?

Del Valle is a great place for beginner and intermediate kayakers and paddlerboarders who are for looking for a relaxing place paddle. It features a low angle beach launch which makes launching and landing easy and stable.

Can dogs swim in Lake Anza?

A: Pets are not allowed at the Lake Anza swimming area.

Is Del Valle Park dog friendly?

Del Valle also is the eastern gateway to the Ohlone Wilderness Trail, 28 miles of scenic back country trail. Dogs must be on leash in developed area and under voice control and within sight in undeveloped areas. There is a parking/entrance fee as well as a dog fee. Gate hours vary by season.

Is Lake Del Valle man made?

The park largely surrounds Lake Del Valle, an artificial reservoir made in 1968 by damming Arroyo Valle, a small river. The lake provides a source of recreation for visitors including swimming, fishing, and boating.

Where does Lake Del Valle get its water from?

you receive water from the South Bay Aqueduct. Water traveling through open portions of the South Bay Aqueduct may pick up contaminants on its journey to your home.

What city is Lake Del Valle?

Lake Del Valle is located in Central Alameda County, about five miles south of the City of Livermore in the Arroya del Valle.

Can you fish San Antonio reservoir?

Fishing at Lake San Antonio



Lake San Antonio offers great fishing for largemouth and smallmouth bass, striped bass, redear sunfish, channel catfish, crappie, and bluegill.

Can you swim at San Antonio reservoir?

Lake San Antonio provides visitors with open water on which to waterski, canoe, motorboat and fish, and also features sheltered areas perfect for swimming.

Can you buy a fishing license at lake Del Valle?

Don’t forget to fish Lake Del Valle anyone 16 or older must have a Del Valle Fishing Permit, and a California Fishing License. The Fishing Permit is $5.00 per person 16 or older. You can purchase them at the Main Kiosk or at the Bait Store located at the Marina.

What kind of fish are in Uvas Dam?

Uvas Reservoir: 300 acres. Located about five miles west of San Martin, this reservoir contains bass, bluegill, and crappie.

Can you swim in Uvas Reservoir?

The remaining lake in South County, Uvas Reservoir on Uvas Road west of Morgan Hill, is not used for drinking water, but swimming is forbidden nonetheless on by the Santa Clara County Parks and Recreation department.

Can you fish San Andreas lake?

There are a number of fish in the lake including rainbow trout and salmon, but fishing is off limits to the public since the lake is used as a public water source. Since the lake is used for drinking water, it is off limits to many watersports activities and other uses allowed at other lakes.

Are there any fish in reservoirs?

With six different coarse reservoirs and the Coppermill Stream to choose from, there are many challenges for all angling abilities. The predominant species are carp and bream, but there are also quality barbel, chub, pike and perch to be had.

How do fish get into reservoirs?

They Bring Themselves



If the creek connects with another body of water–another stream or river, a lake or the ocean–it creates a fish highway. Fish will move into the new territory, or migrate up the stream to spawn, and will eventually find their way to the new lake and populate it.

What is the best bait for reservoir fishing?

When fishing in a pond, a good choice is live bait or a lure imitating yellow perch, minnows, shiners, and frogs. When fishing in larger water like a lake or reservoir, matching your lures to the presence of shad, alewives, ciscos, and yellow perch will be a great idea.