Loved seeing all the salmon babies. Not a lot of fish on the ladder. Wasn't able to get in to see…read morethe actual process

The fish hatchery itself is a neat little informative spot where you can learn all about the fish…read moreand walk through the hatchery to see the fish at different stages. It's interesting to do and we have walked through many times. Just as enjoyable, though, are the nature areas just before the hatchery and the river access. We like to come here to enjoy the sounds of the water and take short walks with our dog. It's really a lovely place to stop for an hour or two and just enjoy the peace and quiet. The trails are very short but they do have picnic tables and we have enjoyed a nice lunch here by the lake as well. I think a more fitting name would be the Mokelumne Fish Hatchery and nature area because we happened upon this location by chance but I am so glad we did. We probably make the drive here 3-5 times a year and it is definitely worth checking out if you are in the area.

I cannot begin to tell you just how much great times i had at Don Pedro, i went here everyday for…read moreabout a week, i had not been here since i was a teenager . There was this guy Ray working at the marina. This guy helped me out on everything i needed and his demeanor couldn't be more welcoming. He made me feel like i was family, seriously very considerate, very personable. He helped me with even giving me a ride, cause it was a long way to my car. Thanks Ray Ray for making my visits the best i had a great time, and love that you made me feel great coming there. Your a great asset to the marina...... i hope to see you next time...... Thanks

Todo en mi experiencia es excelente,,lo recomiendo, al 100% muy buena área para disfrutar en familiaread more

It had been years since I have been here. People still party hard till late at night. They have…read moreadded many tables in the undeveloped areas and try as they might people are just gross going to the bathrooms. Without any boats there are so many birds that is quite nice, we saw a huge pelican catching the fish we could not. Camped for one both with son in law and grand dog and had a nice time.

Went camping here this past Saturday. Checking in was easy, no waits, staff was clear and…read moreefficient. Though campsites are pretty close together, site #37 (like many sites here) is right on the water, it's like you have your own little beach, with occasional flocks of geese coming on shore... Had to stay at Charlie's Point, cuz I was with Charlie Chaplin (only cuz "Charlie Chaplin Days" was happening this past weekend in Fremont). At arrival, we noticed animal feces and bottle caps galore. The campgrounds seem to be a bit filthier than what you'd expect from roughing it outdoors (and I have plenty to compare it to). Before we set up and settled, I kinda had to clean up... wish I had brought a broomstick, as funny as it sounds, I prefer to camp out on dirt, not trash. Love that they offer so many site options for camping here, and a huge lake for visitors to enjoy swimming, boating, jetskiing, or just appreciating the views and adoring the waterbirds. But one thing missing is there's nowhere to really go hiking, like we often find at other parks and campgrounds. It's fine though, cuz we spent our time on the water (brought our own inflatable boat), relaxing on a beach mat at our campsite, and hanging out by the campfire at night. And I enjoyed just being out in nature with Charlie Chaplin! :P No problems with wifi/internet access at Woodward, and the Crescent General Store on site selling swim gear, camping accessories, firewood, medicine, snacks, drinks, and limited groceries (open till 6pm on Saturday), added to the convenience of our stay. It was quiet after 10:30pm this past Saturday, so we ended up getting a good night's rest, with Charlie Chaplin ready to do his thing the next day :)

TikTok started showing me Del Valle Regional Park videos which made me wonder if the universe was…read moretrying to tell me I need to go on a hike... well, I did. And it was beautiful so who really won? I don't recall which trail we did, but the views were nice. There's not much shade along the trail we took so I'd say wear a hat if you can and stay hydrated. Once in a while, we saw a random cow walking along which was cool. This place is popular - we saw a lot of families and bicyclists when we were here.

What a beautiful way to begin the Lunar New Year…read more Yesterday, we hiked 4.2 miles at Del Valle Regional Park, and it felt like the perfect start to my new year goals. The trail was absolutely beautiful, even with a light drizzle along the way. Rain or shine, we still show up and that's something I'm really proud of. I'm so happy to say that my stamina is getting stronger with every hike. Each time we head out, I can feel the progress. The hills feel a little less intimidating, the miles go by a little easier, and my confidence grows a little more. When we reached the top and looked out over Lake Del Valle, the view was breathtaking, calm, peaceful, and completely worth the climb. Moments like that remind me why I keep pushing forward. Growth doesn't happen overnight, but step by step, mile by mile, I'm getting better. And thank you, Hubby, for always motivating me and believing in me. Having someone by my side who encourages me to keep going makes all the difference. Here's to starting the Lunar New Year strong and continuing to chase every goal ahead of us.

Came here to fish. The store was good for what you would need. Snacks, bait, ice, drinks and simple…read morethings. Staff there was friendly and helpful. Place a little old but has what you would need to fish. The fishing area was hard to find a spot if you're not early. Make sure you register and pay fee to enter fishing area. There were so many insects flying so make sure you have bug spray or a net. We couldn't stay. It was too much. You drive through a small community of people who camp/rent there. Looks like they are cleaning up and maybe rebuilding the area. Quiet.

Love the place fishing walking bike riding boat camping all the good outdoors sh!t duck hunting all…read morein one place

We went on a guided trip with Mark Last April 2014. Booking the trip was a breeze, no deposit was…read morerequired. We met Mark at Sonora, then proceeded to the fishing spot on his car. Mark was kind enough to supply all the gear (rods, waders, boots), the only thing i brought was my fishing license. Mark was very friendly and is an excellent guide. one on one casting lessons was also part of the experience. I like that his teaching style was more laidback and the instructions were not too technical. All in all, me and my Dad had an awesome time, were taught basic casting, and caught 8 good sized trout total. I cant wait to schedule another guided trip. Good value for money! I highly recommend his guide service to all Yelpers.

From the owner: California Licensed Fly Fishing Guide…read more I am located in the beautiful town of Sonora, California, about 2 hours east of the San Francisco Bay Area and two hours south from Sacramento, in Tuolumne County. Anyone from beginner to expert will benefit from my experience on the local waters with walk and wade trips on the Merced, Stanislaus, or Tuolumne Rivers. We do float trips on the lower Merced, Stanislaus and Tuolumne Rivers

Jim was great, and a fair man. He and my Dad were friends for many years. His son just ripped off…read moremy Mom. He took what he said was 900$ worth of koi from my Mom because we are moving and only offered her 200$. He then showed up and took the fish and said he didn't have any cash on him and would send a check. He sent a check for 160$. He's a thief. I wasn't aware of this until it happened. What a disgrace.

WE MISS JIM....(rip) Haven't been back since our dear friend left us but glad his son is caring on…read morethe tradition.

We love Trout fishing at Los Vaqueros! When the Rainbow trout are biting Spoon lures, Jigs &…read morepower-bait in the South Cove it is so much fun! We put all of our Catches on Youtube for tips & tricks to find the PB's!

Tucked away just minutes away from the Altamont commute sits this beautiful reservoir. Manu rules…read morelike no dogs, nos swimming, no outside boats but still a good time. Many hiking trails, rental boats and calm clean water with many birds all over the place. You pay to park and for fishing but that helps for maintenance and for the planting of fish which they do a few times a year. They have a small store which sell bait and the day i came to check it out they had a picture of a 6 year old girl that had caught a 5 pound trout. I had no luck but still nice way to relax after work.

So, let's start with the good. The lady we spoke to for reservations was very professional and…read morehelpful. In addition, the night attendant Perry was also very helpful and took us to our spot and pointed out where things were. That is all the good I can give the campground. Let's start with the "no's" . No wi-fi, no cable, no restrooms. If I am paying for a site, all three of those are mandatory. The campground itself is set next to the Merced River so there is good scenery, but the campground itself is old and worn out. I would say that' 80% plus are all permanent residents, some of their equipment in very poor condition. The roads are all gravel and my site was very un-level. I think there is good potential here, but there needs to be a lot of investment made to get this park back to a destination people will want to visit.

Alas September was our last month at the park. We have moved to another location to be closer to…read morework. We will miss all the staff and the Spot we had. We highly recommend this place to anyone just visiting and or needing a base spot. We will return here even just for a day visit. Thank you all

Not much room to swim without getting swept away by the flow of the river , a lot of rocks, dirt…read moreand trees

This is where we take out the kayaks when we come down from the fish hatchery. Plenty of parking…read morebut they do charge you $6 (County thing). It is about 200 yards from the river to the parking lot and slightly uphill (or downhill depending on which way you are headed). In the summer you will encounter lots of people doing bbq and swimming & floating near the shore. The area is always clean and they have a large bin near the parking lot offering life jackets for the kids.