Fishing

Arastradero Lake
1530 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto. This small pond is located in Arastradero Preserve, a 20-minute hike from the parking lot. The preserve is open to everyone and admission is free. Dogs permitted on leash only. Biking on designated trails. No boats or flotation devices allowed. No swimming permitted. All California Fish and Game rules apply. 8 a.m.-sunset. Call 650-329-2423.
E-mail: recreation@cityofpaloalto.org.

Boronda Lake
Foothills Park on Page Mill Road, Palo Alto. This small 9-acre lake offers fishing for large mouthed bass, red cheeked perch, channel catfish, mosquito fish and crayfish. The lake and park are open only to Palo Alto residents and their guests. Free admission. While swimming is prohibited you can enjoy the lake with your non-motorized and hand-launched boat. Canoes are also available for rent on the weekends and holidays from May 1 to Oct. 31. Certified lifejackets are required for all and state fishing licenses are required for those 16 and older. Call 650-329-2423.
E-mail: recreation@cityofpaloalto.org.

Dumbarton Fishing Pier
Bayfront Expressway, Fremont. Head east on the Dumbarton Bridge and exit at Thornton Avenue. Turn right onto Thornton Avenue, then right onto Marshlands Road. Follow the road 3 miles to the fishing pier parking lot. No entrance or parking fees. Closed to vehicle traffic April 1 to Aug. 31 to protect nesting birds. During road closure, the pier is available by foot, bike (6-mile round-trip) or a small shuttle bus on the weekends. It leaves from the closed gate at 9 a.m., 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. The 5. p.m. trip is a return trip only. Reservations must be made to use the shuttle. Open 7 a.m.-6 p.m. November-March; 7 a.m.-8 p.m., April-October. Call Call (510) 792-0222 for more information.

Licenses
Fishing licenses are required in California for all fishing endeavors. You can get a license at sporting goods stores. Annual California resident's fee vary. Other short-term licenses are available. Call 707-944-5500.

South San Francisco Bay Fishing Reference
Reference site for all of the South Bay and Peninsula fishing areas, both fresh and saltwater fishing.