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    Mokelumne Fish Hatchery

    4.5 (12 reviews)

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    Nathan P.

    This is an interesting place to learn about the life cycle of the local salmon population in the river. There isn't a lot to the hatchery other than the holding tanks and for 2 out of the 4 seasons it is very quiet and not much is going on. In fall and winter is when the cycle is in full swing. Its cool for 1 day trips

    You can unload right by the put in spot
    Beau C.

    Interesting place to tour, just follow the footsteps painted on the ground. When the fish are running you can watch them process through the windows. Usually have baby fish in the ponds. Most often we put in the kayaks just slightly down river at one of the parking lots. River is usually running good and it about a 90 minute float without much paddling to Mackville Road where we take out. In high school we used to float down in tubes (can't believe we did that) but now have upgraded to the boats. There are a few places which are a bit tricky (we all got dumped one week in the same spot) and a few fishermen you have to dodge. Just stay in the middle away from the overhanging trees and berry vines, also avoid the submerged rocks and trees and it is a good float. The trip is fairly calm. Early in the season it is running pretty good but slower in August. We usually make a couple stops to enjoy a cold libation and a snack. I guess you run into this everywhere but we usually fill at least one large garbage bag with trash. If you take the trip wear a life jacket and please pick up after yourself.

    Pj S.

    One of my fav places to have a picnic any time of the year! Nice clear river with cold waters and plenty of trees and picnic areas. Usually not crowded even in the summer months. Mostly locals and people fishing or tubing, floating or kayaking down stream. Plenty of parking, a few port a potties, a drive way to drive up to the waters edge to drop off stuff. Overall lovely place for a picnic and hanging out. Dog friendly. But might be more work for parents with children since the bathrooms are a ways off. Oh and it's free!

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    I love this place but yelp has the wrong address. This river access is off of Mackville road not near camanche damn.

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    Wish there was a little more respect for cleaning up your own trash, saw way too many beer cans in the river.

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    Los Banos Wildlife Area - Bird watching in the fog

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