Free Fishing Day: September 5

• Fishing Rules
• Which Fish Are in Which Lakes?
• Fish Planting Information
• Fishing Report
• Boat Rental Information
• General Information
  • California Fishing License(external link, opens in new window)
  • District Fishing Permit - daily or annual
• Fish Consumption Advisory
• EBRPD Fish Limits

Important Information

Anglers:

1. Do not let your dog eat or lick raw trout/salmon. They may be infected with a parasitic disease which can be fatal to your pet. For more information, please visit the UC Davis Veterinary Medicine website(opens in new tab).
2. EBRPD recommends all bass be released. Please do not remove tags from released bass. Record the tag number, length, and weight of the fish to include in your catch report.
3. Please report your catches and turn in all retrieved tags from kept bass to the marina or kiosk attendant. Length and weight (if possible), location and date would be helpful also.
4. Please remember to clean up any fouled line and bait containers. Wildlife can be injured or killed by fishing line! Please use the special fishing line disposal tubes at Del Valle, Lake Chabot, Quarry Lakes and Shadow Cliffs. Recycling your broken fishing monofilament helps protect wildlife.
5. All park hours are 6am to 7pm unless otherwise posted.
6. No smoking on EBRPD property including all piers, parks and trails (Ord. 38, Sec. 404.3) (opens in new tab)

Mandatory Boat Inspections:

(Including motorboats, rowboats, kayaks, canoes and float tubes)

To prevent invasive Zebra and Quagga mussel infestation, the East Bay Regional Park District is performing mandatory boat inspections. All watercraft must be "clean and dry" to pass inspection. Standing water or water from the motor being lowered means the craft will fail inspection. Failing inspection means the craft will not be allowed to launch, AND results in a 5-day quarantine period before another inspection.

Boat inspections are performed at the following lakes: Lake Chabot, Del Valle, Quarry Lakes, Contra Loma, Shadow Cliffs

We have a banding program for clean boats. Intact bands will expedite launching at the above lakes. For more information, visit our Invasive Mussel Program page or, call 888-EBPARKS. 

Fish Planting Information 

The East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) plants Mt. Lassen Trout and Channel Catfish up to 6+ pounds each. The California Department of Fish & Wildlife (DF&W) plants trout averaging over ½ pound each. Plants are subject to change due to weather conditions.

East Bay Regional Park District Fish Plants
July - August 2026 (Only Channel Catfish)

DEL VALLE (LIVERMORE)

Visit the Del Valle page.

Fishing at Del Valle: 

• Anyone 16 or older must have a daily District Fishing Permit, and a California Fishing License(opens external link in a new window). The District Fishing Permit is $5.00 per person 16 or older and can be purchased at the Main Kiosk or at the Bait Store located at the Marina.
• Fishing Licenses can be purchased at the Bait Store for $17.02 per day, or, if you are a California residence $52.66 for the year.

LAKE CHABOT (CASTRO VALLEY)

Visit the Lake Chabot page.

Fishing at Lake Chabot:

• Anyone 16 or older must have a daily District Fishing Permit, and a California Fishing License(opens external link in a new window).
• Hours are subject to change based on weather conditions and light levels.
• Please practice catch and release for bass as they are not stocked into the lake and their population depends on you!
• We encourage all anglers to report their stories, comments, or concerns to the Marina. Thanks again for choosing Lake Chabot as your recreation destination.

TEMESCAL (OAKLAND)

Visit the Temescal page.

Anyone 16 or older must have a daily District Fishing Permit, and a California Fishing License(opens external link in a new window).

DON CASTRO (HAYWARD)

Visit the Don Castro page.

Fishing at Don Castro:

• Anyone 16 or older must have a California Fishing License(opens external link in a new window). No District permit is required but everyone of age must have a CA fishing license.

HORSESHOE LAKE, QUARRY LAKES (UNION CITY/FREMONT)

Visit the Quarry Lakes page.

Fishing at Horseshoe Lake/Quarry Lakes:

• If the kiosk is closed, please use the yellow Ventek machine to pay for parking.
• Anyone 16 or older must have a daily District Fishing Permit, and a California Fishing License(opens external link in a new window). For fishing permits, you may use either the Ventek machine or the blue iron ranger posts across from the kiosk, from the entrance from the Isherwood Staging Area, and from the walk-through gates by the Sequoia Bridge and from the Niles gate.
• Quarry Lakes Daily Fishing Permit(opens external link in a new window) can now be purchased Online.
• Please remember that you must be 100 feet away from the fish tube, the boat dock and the beach area while fishing from the shore and from a boat.
• The use of lead fishing tackle is prohibited at Quarry Lakes. You can exchange lead tackle at the kiosk in a “1 for 1” trade for stainless steel weights.
• If you want to report your catches, or have your photo taken, please come to the kiosk, and we will take your information!

CONTRA LOMA (ANTIOCH)

Visit the Contra Loma page.

Fishing at Contra Loma:

• Anyone 16 or older must have a daily District Fishing Permit, and a California Fishing License(opens external link in a new window).
• The reservoir contains catfish, black and striped bass, bluegill, trout, and red-eared sunfish for fishing.
• Boaters: All watercrafts (including float tubes) need to have a wearable Coast Guard approved personal floatation device (PFD) per person. Children age 12 and under must wear personal floatation device (PFD) while the vessel is underway.
• Please practice catch and release for bass as they are not stocked into the lake and their population depends on you!

SHADOW CLIFFS REGIONAL PARK (PLEASANTON)

Visit the Shadow Cliffs page.

REGULATIONS FOR THE ARROYO PONDS

• Anyone 16 or older must have a daily District Fishing Permit, and a California Fishing License(opens external link in a new window).
• Barbless Hooks
• Artificial lures
• Float tubes only - Note: No watercraft of any kind will be permitted to launch until further notice.

FERRY PT. (MILLER KNOX)

Visit the Miller/Knox page.

The Ferry Point Pier Removal Project is expected to begin in the summer of 2024 and last approximately 1-2 months. The pier is over 100 years old and has deteriorated beyond repair. Removal is necessary for public and maritime safety. The iconic metal Gantry structure and the concrete fishing pier will not be removed. The public fishing pier at Ferry Point will be closed during construction for public safety.  

Fishing at Ferry Pt:

• Boaters: Please check conditions before launching your boat.
• Please do your part to keep the pier clean!

PT. PINOLE PIER (RICHMOND)

Visit the Point Pinole page.

• Boaters: Please check conditions before launching your boat as conditions can change quickly.

ANTIOCH (OAKLEY)

Visit the Antioch/Oakley page.

• Pier open 24/7 - Free Parking - No Overnight Camping
• No Smoking in the park or on the pier

EBRPD Fish Limits

• Regulations - California Department of Fish & Wildlife(opens external link in a new window)