This place was great, but they need to update Google and some of the other sites…read more They're only open through Labor Day, so don't make the drive all the way up there thinking that it's open when it's not It might make sense for them also to put a message on their phone line explaining the dates Once again, highly recommend this place. The owners are really good people. This is just constructive criticism.

The drive in on the dirt road is sketchy but totally worth it. They supply you with everything and…read moreoffer good shade. You just need to bring a folding chair and you're set.

Mike was shch a big help getting the trip for my boyfriend...love his service and his…read morepersonality....really made it easy to get the trip planned....so so happy with his service.....thank you Mike....I know he's going to enjoy it..

I asked to catch trout, and I caught trout! Beginning to end I had a wonderful experience booking…read morewith Off the Hook. It was my first time fly fishing and Tom was an amazing teacher. Being on the boat for less than an hour I caught my first fish. Tom knew exactly where to go to catch specific species and knew how to do it AND teach it quickly. He was so obviously experienced it was a joy to be one of his clients and learn from him! He rowed a boat up and downstream the river like an Olympian lol. He also knew so much about all the fish, birds, and bugs, too. He was super nice and gave me the guidance I needed to catch what I wanted and was so patient even with all the mistakes I made. We booked this trip through Mike, who 100% put us on the right river with definitely the right guide. He was communicative and followed up to make sure we had a great time. We will be booking again.

We have been camping on the Russian River. I've been fishing with my son for a couple days and I…read morecan't catch anything. So maybe I have to come to terms with the fact that I am bad at fishing. Anyways I thought we could stack the deck and come here. It was a beautiful day and the lady at the store seemed welcoming and helpful. The facilities are nice and seemed clean. You could enjoy the picnic tables and make a day of it with older kids. We fished from 10:00 (opening) until 12:15 when my kids lost all patience. We tried a few different spinners. Then we bought worms per her recommendation, then even bought powerbait. Anyways we couldn't catch anything. She said they had just stocked the pond this morning. You could even see the fish jumping which made it more frustrating. I will say though in the two hours we were there, maybe 15 poles were in the water. During that time frame not a single person hooked a fish. So, hopefully it's not just my problem. I felt bad for the guy next to me. He had his grandson with him and he had driven 3 hours to try to manufacture a good fishing experience for the little guy. So, if you have similar ideas, please be warned there is no guarantee here. It's $10 per person to enter. We had our own poles. The worms were $8 and the powerbait was $7.50. From what I could gather, catching a fish is around $20.

And just like that, we found ourselves back at Hageman Ranch for another peaceful and memorable…read morefishing trip. It's quickly becoming one of our favorite family spots. My son was absolutely thrilled--he managed to catch another beautiful golden trout, just like last time! The excitement on his face was priceless, but what made it even more special was the little surprise that followed. After his catch, they handed him another coupon for a free entrance on our next visit, which made him even more eager to come back again. There's something about this place that makes family bonding feel so natural and meaningful. From the calm surroundings to the shared excitement of fishing, it creates moments that really stay with you. Watching my son enjoy every second, celebrating his catch, and already looking forward to the next trip--it just makes the whole experience even more worthwhile. It's truly a wonderful spot for families, and we'll definitely keep coming back for more of these special memories.

Very tight sites with few good sites, but they are rarely available. Park feels run down…read more Beautiful surroundings at the base of Lake Berryessa Along Putah Creek. Good for boaters because you can park your boat trailers there. Rude woman behind the desk at check in. Had a broken sprinkler head next to our site. Had to report it for somebody to turn it off. Zero cell service. Hotter than hell. Close to lovely small town of Winters which has restaurants, breweries, and wine tasting. It's on the road to Napa if you want to go west. Maybe 25-30 miles away. (Twisty roads). Trout fishing on Putah Creek. Catch and release only.

We camped at Canyon Creek for a relaxing little getaway. The setting was peaceful, and the small…read moreon-site store was a nice surprise -- we even found these fun, colorful drinks that added a fun vibe One thing to note: we were only allowed to choose from lots in sections A or B. Section C seemed to have the nicest spots including one really close to the water so we were a little disappointed we couldn't book there. The hot tub was out of service during our stay, which was a letdown since it was part of why we booked. The pool was a nice alternative, though it could use a debris catcher to stay cleaner. Wi-Fi worked for basic browsing, but not for streaming. Overall, we enjoyed the stay and would go back just better prepared next time and hoping for a little more flexibility in site selection.

Zach was so amazing from start to end! I booked my husband and his brother on the 8hr fishing guide…read moreexperience at Clearlake this month. He was easy to book with, responded timely since I was the one booking for two others, had a call with the boys prior, and even spent extra time on the water bc the bite was too good to stop. My husband was through the roof happy with his entire day and experience with Zach. He came home so so happy and said "I'm going to do that every year" . My husband desired Zach as a very nice, down to earth guy who truly loves fishing and taking people out on his boat making sure they have the best time, and best fishing experience. We highly recommend Zach ! Thanks Zach for showing my husband probably one of his favorite days yet. So glad I got to book him and his bro on this unforgettable bday gift!

My buddy and I just took our first guided trip with Zach last weekend on Clearlake. He worked hard…read moreto get us in front of fish, was super informative and kept trying other stuff on the side to see what they were chewin on. He ran us up and down that lake so we could really experience its different areas. He's got a lot of experience and would no doubt make you feel safe bringing your kids out too. It was an absolutely awesome time, Zach is the man don't hesitate to book him.

This is actually just one of several reservoirs that make up the Mount Tamalpais Watershed. There…read moreare also creeks and a dam that add to the features. One of the main roads to get up there is just above the town of Fairfax in Marin County. It is a windy road but short, like 10 minutes or so. There are also a lot of bikers who like this area, so watch out on those narrow roads. Once you get closer to the park, the pavement stops and you will have to drive on large gravel for quite a bit, so don't be bringing your high end luxury car here. Lol Once there, an $8 parking fee through a kiosk awaits. I did a 6 mile loop starting at the dam and starting on Alpine lake. Easy start for the first mile or so, with most of it being lakeside. Then the middle 3 miles goes deeper into the forest cover and is more strenous, a constant climb that will speed up the heart rate. Love doing this amongst forest air. Deep in city confines...not so much. The descend will bring you back to where Alpine Lake and Bon Tempe Lake meets, by the dam. The top of hike is exposed and rocky but still gorgeous. Actually reminded me a bit of Tahoe with rocky trails and exposed blue skies. There will be a view of the lower elevations of Southern Marin County. There will also be many glimpses of neighboring Mt. Tam. And after that great morning workout, I was able to have a nice relaxing outdoor meal at one of the many charming independent restaurants in Fairfax, just 10 minutes down the road. Great way to start my stay-cation.

A post on NextDoor.com caught my attention. Someone had just moved to the neighborhood and was…read moreasking how they could hike without paying the $8 parking fee they'd noticed in some areas. The deluge of responses made it clear: if you're paying to park in Marin County, you're doing something wrong. With only a single exception in memory, I don't think I've paid to hike anywhere in the county and these days all I do is hike. But, if you want to hike the grounds of the Mount Tam Watershed it is true that there's a $8 cost to that. You can get around this by purchasing an annual parking pass or checking a pass out from the Marin County Library system. Bon Tempe Lake is my favorite hike within this area of the Mt. Tam Watershed. With an easy to follow, well-trod, 4.8 mile path around the lake's perimeter, and situated only minutes from downtown Fairfax, Bon Tempe is a quintessential Marin experience. You're in nature, beside a gorgeous, placidly serene lake yet only 10 minutes from a good brunch or latte. There's nothing difficult about the hike around the lake and though it isn't flat, it's elevations are quite gentle. If you need more, add a loop around Lake Lagunitas (the two paths intersect) to increase your hike by another 1.2 miles. Fishing is allowed here (but no swimming) and the parking area - for Bon Tempe in particular - fills up early on weekends. All the more reason to make time for Bon Tempe on a weekday. There's lots of hiking options here in the Watershed but for my money, the half-shaded-half-sunny path around Bon Tempe is the loveliest of them all.

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.

This is a majority permanents in here. If this place was full it would be super tight to get in and…read moreout of but thankfully we had no side neighbors during our stay. Love the fishing pier and backing into the Sacramento River that's a plus. Such a relaxed vibe. No community restroom or showers though. Giving this place a 3.5 for that simple fact.

Harriet the property mgr is so nice and accommodating! As I picked her brain for rv living she had…read moreno problem w my questions ! And I know this place and its pretty , the docks light up at night, and the water so beautiful. Relaxing community , they have clubhouse events to attend if you want. It's well maintained, i used to fish off the docks. There still there ! AND ITS STILL BEAUTIFUL

Captain Bob is so great!! We live close and fish all the…read moretime on our boat but wanted to go check out the Napa river. Wombat Charters did not disappoint. It was like a fishing guide and tour guide all in one. I learned a few new casting techniques as well as how to read the fish finder. Captain Bob knew so much about the Napa river it was great to hear the history of some of the boats that were wrecked there. We also learned a few new boating law too! If your looking to go out fishing or even bird watching I highly recommend Wombat charters.

The temperature cooled in the last few days so fishing was tough. Bob did all he could to put us on…read morefish but the fish were not on the feed. Past the time we should have gone back, Bob took us into a shallow back bay as the sun dipped down and told me to cast into a side channel. Bam! I caught a healthy sized striper. He had hooked one for my girlfriend earlier. With Bob, it's not just the fishing. He gives tours and he weaves that into the guided trip. His great sense of humor and genuine desire to put his clients on fish really sets him apart from a lot of guides I've had. He took a lot of time to teach my girlfriend how to cast and she truly surprised me on how far she was casting- farther than me at times!