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Hunting and Fishing in California
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Admiral William Standley State Recreation area
admiral William Standley State Recreation area is at an
elevation of 1,700 feet in the Coastal Range. It is located near
the headwaters of the south fork of the Eel River. The park
features 45 acres of redwoods and is a popular spot for salmon
and steelhead fishing. The area is also a favorite place for
hikers and picnickers. For information call : (707)247-3318.
Brannan Island State Recreation area
Brannan Island State Recreation area is a maze of waterways
through the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. This park northeast of
San Francisco Bay, has countless islands and marshes with many
wildlife habitats and many opportunities for recreation,
including boating, windsurfing and swimming. One of the
outstanding water-oriented recreations areas in the world, the
area offers great fishing, including striped bass, sturgeon,
catfish, bluegill, perch and bullhead. Little Frank's Tract, a
protected wetland marsh, is home to beaver, muskrat, river
otter, mink and 76 species of birds For information call:
(916)777-6671
McConnell State Recreation area
McConnell State Recreation area is on the banks of the Merced
River. Fishing is popular for catfish, black bass and perch.
There are over 70 acres of picnic, camping and play areas. For
information call: (209)826-1196
San Luis Reservoir State Recreation area
Nestled in the grassy hills of the western San Joaquin Valley
near historic Pacheco Pass, San Luis Reservoir State Recreation
area is noted for boating, board sailing, camping, and
picnicking. But it's anglers who find the unit's three lakes
most inviting. For information call: (209)826-1196
Millerton Lake State Recreation area
Millerton Lake State Recreation area has over 40 miles of shore
land for water sports. Recreation includes swimming, fishing,
and boating. The lake was created by construction of the Friant
Dam across the San Joaquin River in 1944. The hills surrounding
the lake provide good hiking opportunities. Wildlife in the park
includes ground squirrels, cottontails, mule deer, badgers and
bald and golden eagles. During winter, the park has special boat
tours to view the bald eagles. The park contains the original
Millerton County Courthouse, built in 1867. The park's camping
facilities include boat camping. For information call:
(209)822-2225
Woodson Bridge State Recreation area
Woodson Bridge State Recreation area is nestled in oak woods
flanking both sides of the Sacramento River. Fishing and birding
are extremely popular in the park: Fishing enthusiasts from all
over come for the runs of king salmon, steelhead, striped bass,
catfish and blue gill. Since the park is on the main flyway
between Mexico and Canada, birdwatchers can see geese, ducks,
herons, jays, quail, owls, hawks, falcons, pheasant and many
other species. The west bank has a boat-in campsite and the east
shore has a 41-site campground. For information call:
(530)839-2112
Hunting Information For hunting information call: (916) 653-7664
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