Lake Del Valle Fishing Report

Del Valle Lake - Livermore, CA (Alameda County)

Greg Michaels from Livermore caught a 21 lb. Striper he was using Anchovies caught at the Dam.
Photo Credit: Courtesy of Lake Del Valle

by Del Valle Marina
5-17-2021
(510) 544-3146
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Fishing at Lake Del Valle has been pretty good for Strip Bass this week.
 
 
Weather: weather at the lake has been getting warmer. The water temperature is at 73 degrees which is perfect for fishing.
 
 
Clarity of water: The water is clear around the Marina and the farther you go to the Dam the better the water clarity will get.
 
 
Hot spots: The hot spot has been the Dam this week.
 
 
WHAT BAIT TO USE!!
 
Stripers- Anchovies and Sardines.
 
 
Catfish- Chicken Liver, Anchovies, Sardines and Night Crawlers. Catfish tend to not be interested in any lures.
 
 
Trout- Power bait, Worms, have been working well. Trout also love lures such as Panther Martins, Kastmaster, Roster Tails, and all types of small Spinners. But as of right now trout are slowing down a lot due to the warm water.
 
 
Largemouth/ Smallmouth- Plastic Worms have been a good choice, another good choice is Jigs or Drop Shots.
 
 
Crappie/Panfish- Night Crawlers, Redworms, and little Micro Jigs have been working good as well.
 
 
 
FISH PLANTS!!!!!!!
 
5-12-21 100 lbs. Mt Lassen Trout
 
 
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. For the Fishing License you can purchase them at the Bait Store. It is $17.02 for the day. And if you are a California residence for the year it would be $52.66.





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