Don Castro Fishing Report

Don Castro Reservoir - Hayward, CA (Alameda County)


by East Bay Regional Park District
9-29-2022
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Action has been slow. This is a small shallow lake that gets some heavy pressure. Try fishing the main dock or from the shoreline along the dam. Carp action has been slow. Bluegill action should be good using worms fished at about two feet under a bobber with a single split shot fixed at about 6-inches above the hook.   

Fishing at Don Castro:

  • Please remember that a California state-fishing license is required for anglers aged 16 or older. In addition, a Park District daily fishing permit is required and may be purchased from the iron ranger located at the swim complex gate.
  • Please remember there is NO fishing on or around the fish plant site and dock for two hours after a fish plant.




More Reports

9-29-2022
Action has been slow. There should be some bluegill available on worms under a bobber. Catfish action has been slow but should also pick up now that the weather has cooled. For cats, try using worms, livers, or dough on a sliding rig. For bluegill try light line with a small section of worm fished at about two feet under a bobber with a single split shot fixed about 6-inches above the hook. Fish the docks or from the shoreline...... Read More

9-26-2022
Weather: Weather at the lake has been ranging from the 60s to about 88 degrees. The water surface temperature in the marina area is 76 degrees. Clarity of water: The water has been clear around the Marina and clarity will increase as you get closer to the dam. The water level is higher than normal for this time of year. Hot spots: The hot spots have been the Narrows and near the dam. WHAT BAIT TO USE!! Stripers - Anchovies, Sardines Catfish - Chicken Liver,...... Read More