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Lands that became Grass Valley Regional Park in FISHING The lake is well-stocked and is a popular and lawns are provided. Campers may hike to the lake BL. THILL Park. The Skyline Trail extends northwest through

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1952 (later Anthony Chabot and Lake Chabot regional Bay Area fishing destination. It is also an ideal location for fishing. Daily Fishing Access Permits and firewood A Redwood, Tilden, and other Regional Parks to Wildcat MISSION

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parks) were on territory east of what would become for kids out for their first fishing experience. are sold at the campground. The campground’s loca- Y AD Canyon Regional Park in Richmond. The Bay Area

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Oakland and San Leandro, an area where Native All California Fish and Game regulations apply. A tion is convenient for people visiting San Francisco and C I Ridge Trail currently begins at Pinole Valley Park in

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Americans collected acorns and other dietary staples. current California Fishing License with stamps and an for East Bay residents looking for a recreation respite CASTRO VA AV El Sobrante and runs south through various Regional

185 vard, and left on Lake Chabot Road. The Marina is about Regional Park Today the 5,069-acre park and its lake are named for EBRPD Daily Fishing Access Permit are required for all near home. Registered campers park free at the Lake Cull Canyon Reg. Rec. Area Parks to Five Canyons Open Space in Castro Valley.

two miles ahead on the right. From I-580 eastbound in

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Anthony Chabot, a pioneer California businessman anglers aged 16 and older. Fishing licenses and EBRPD Chabot Marina. Stay Limit: 15 consecutive days; 30 total OT CHABOT EQUESTRIAN CENTERS Lessons, Castro Valley, take the Redwood Road exit and turn left O

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and philanthropist who created Lake Chabot by build- permits may be purchased at the Marina Cafe. Senior days per year with a 2-day minimum break following the CHAB sponsorships, and horse boarding. Call (510) 569- onto Redwood Road, left at Castro Valley Boulevard,

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Fishing Access Permits, valid for one year from date of first 15-day visit. There are fees for tent camping and D 4428. Skyline Ranch Equestrian Center offers lessons right at Lake Chabot Road, and follow the directions ing an earth-fill dam in 1874-75. Lake Chabot R

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A small portion of Lake Chabot at the park’s south- purchase, are available to those aged 62 and older. Per- for full hookup sites, for second or visiting vehicles, and S and horse boarding. Call (510) 336-0850. C

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M TO REACH ANTHONY CHABOT ern boundary was part of Rancho San Antonio, grant- mits are valid at all Park District lakes and reservoirs. for dogs. Persons 16-17 years of age must have written ESTUDILLO MARKSMANSHIP RANGE Chabot Gun Club

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No live fish may be used as bait. All other legal bait consent to camp, signed by a parent or guardian, unless P V offers rifle and pistol shooting, and snack vending DA ed to Luis Maria Peralta in 1820. The southern half of .

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Anthony Chabot Regional Park is within the 27,722- and lures are permitted. Fish may be cleaned only at accompanied by a parent, guardian, or other competent S machines. For hours and fee information call (510)

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(see Lake Chabot Marina detail map at right). Catch- companied by a parent or guardian or other competent WILLOW PARK GOLF COURSE 18-hole public Castro in 1843. Rancho lands were used primarily for

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b cattle grazing. Gambling debts led to Castro’s sale of and-release angling is encouraged for bass, bluegill, and adult leadership who is at least 21 years of age. Reserva- 185 ERGE golf course is open daily, 7 a.m. to sunset. The driving U a

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the rancho land in the 1860s. It was subdivided into crappie. However, the release of badly hooked game tions are recommended for April 1-Sept. 30 and are A range is open from 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The facility

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n nine ranches, and the new American owners raised fish and all non-game fish is not allowed. Please bring accepted year-round. Campground gates close at 10 O offers a clubhouse and restaurant (510-537-3174). For first come to Proctor Staging Area, then the Willow Park

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n Martin Luther King, Jr beef cattle. The northern portion of the park was not any unwanted and tagged fish and your completed p.m. Info/reservations: 1-888-EBPARKS (327-2757), Reg. Shoreline information or golf reservations, call (510) 537-8989. Golf Course, both on the left. Another few miles will

SKYLINE Leona Canyon Regional Open SpacePreserve ST 14TH EAST bring you to Marciel Road and the Marciel Gate hiking included in Spanish or Mexican land grants. American creel census card (on the back of your fishing permit) option 2. 880 LAKE TOUR BOAT Tour the lake on the Chabot . GH ST AD HI and equestrian staging area. Marciel Road leads to group

settlers developed ranches in the area, including the to the Marina. With your cooperation, we can main- GROUP CAMPING Seven overnight camping areas AD . Queen on summer weekends and holidays. Charter a

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are available by reservation (see map). Organized tour by calling (510) 247-2526. Naturalist-led tours may

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Most of these lands were consolidated into water- that you will always have good fishing. groups are encouraged to use these group camps be scheduled by calling (510) 544-3187.

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shed property for the City of Oakland in the early 1900s DAILY BAG LIMITS for Lake Chabot are: black rather than the family campground. Information and U ALE Crown Beach & Crab Cove SWIMMING is not permitted in Lake Chabot.

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began large-scale eucalyptus planting about 1910, greatly pie–25; striped bass (18-inch minimum)–5. Crappie, vations at least 14 days in advance. There is limited BL. 13 BL.

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Company became the East Bay Water Company in 1916, BOATING AT LAKE CHABOT MARINA This BICYCLE TRAILS Safe use of trails by bicyclists, hik- . Ranch Equestrian Center (510-336-0850) will be on E 61 McKA AV

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and creation of the East Bay Municipal Utility District popular area features fishing in the 315-acre Lake ers, and equestrians requires everyone’s cooperation. A Lake Merritt

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Huckleberry Botanic Reg. Preserve S A W GA R Boulevard in Oakland. To reach any of these areas from followed in 1928. The last major addition to Anthony Chabot, and offers rental boats, tour boat rides, the Each trail user is asked to exercise common courtesy.

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Chabot Regional Park was Lake Chabot, EBMUD’s re- Marina Cafe (see description below), recreation trails, Trail mileages for most trails are indicated on the map. A D W

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serve water supply for Oakland. Through a lease to the and picnicking at reservable and first-come, first- There are over four miles of paved bicycle trails at M Sibley V Preserve AV CAFE & BAIT 24 RT BA mescal

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Te Reg.Rec. Area BOAT N Park District, it opened to the public in 1966. served picnic areas. Swimming is not permitted in the Lake Chabot. The Lake Chabot bicycle loop (see map) 880 SHORE RENTAL

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GRA areas along Redwood Road, on the right and in reverse Goldenrod Trail. Photo courtesy Jerry Ting. B . TRAIL LAKE CHABOT RESERVOIR was built in 1874- lake. Rental boats include row boats, canoes, pedal is 12.42 miles via Live Oak Trail, and 14.41 miles via A FISH RANCH RO P

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75 as a primary water source for the East Bay. The boats, kayaks, and boats with electric trolling motors. Honker Bay Trail. All fire roads in the park are open to I .

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In the 1960s it was opened for controlled recreational be carried in and launched (launching fee). Rafts and gle-track trails are closed to bicycles. Riders should be BOTANIC GARDEN R RESIDENCE Boulevard. The equestrian facility will be just ahead on

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uses. Today the lake is a standby emergency water inflatable vessels with 2 or fewer chambers are not aware of hazardous trail conditions in winter months. the right. Another few miles will lead you to the City of Y

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supply. For this reason visitors are asked to observe permitted on the lake. State law requires that bicyclists under age 18 wear an R UNIVERSITY Oakland’s City Stables. Public Transit: www.511.org or

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Regional Park Regional W cessible sites and facilities, RV hookup sites (max length Staging Area northward to MacDonald Staging Area Kennedy Grove Reg. Recreation Area Lake Chabot Marina Detail 1-888-EBPARKS www.ebparks.org WEB SITE...... www.ebparks.org Rev. 5/12 35 feet; sewage, water, 30-amp electric), hot showers, on Redwood Road adjacent to Redwood Regional Lake Chabot. Photo courtesy Davor Desancic.