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Don Castro Reg. From Rancho to Recreation Rec. Area R ST. TO REACH LAKE CHABOT MARINA TE N BL. CE GRO From I-580 in San Leandro, exit at Fairmont Drive and go CYN VE . WAY RD . east (uphill). (Note that Fairmont Drive becomes Lake L Anthony 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 CROW B . Y AV E Chabot Road.) The Marina entrance will be on the left at L 580 FOO L 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 V O HEYER R T S C D. A R BL. the bottom of the hill (parking fee). From I-580 west- N 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 C . L RO G N I L L L E B W E bound in Castro Valley, take the Strobridge Avenue exit. L L AD T S U RO L R Chabot L 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 H A 238 N AD E LLEY V Turn right on Strobridge, right on Castro Valley Boule- E B S . RO 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 D ON O HESPERIAN 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 W D amily Marina E Chabot F Campground . 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, R ST . WASHINGT SAN LEANDRO 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 Lake Chabot Regional Park L E 14TH T above. I LAKE 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 R BL. MARINA EA Regional Park A 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 k r a . ST REGIONAL PARK T- A Park District Headquarters IS 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 . LT D FOO HILL BL. R There are several access points to Anthony Chabot . AV Oyster Bay Reg. Shoreline l AKS 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) PERA O CT a K H 61 N n I L 106T F Regional Park on Redwood Road in Oakland. From I-580 o L O i BL. G AV. acre Rancho San Lorenzo, granted to Don Guillermo the cleaning station along the walk near the parking lot adult leadership. Persons age 15 and under must be ac- g 569-0213. e 98TH Leona Canyon westbound in Castro Valley, take the Redwood Road exit . R . V A . (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 L DR. R and turn right on Redwood Road. From I-580 eastbound, E B R t L 580 o L E RT BA Regional Open Space K R 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 . take the Redwood Road exit and turn left at Redwood ANLEY H h NB E T C ST AV L R . T 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 T Road. After about two miles on Redwood Road you will c HEGE I Preserve L a y O M 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 o D Upper San Leandro Reservoir h t 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 A 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 ST RO D RO R O A HIGH ST. camping areas, the marksmanship range, and the Chabot are available by reservation (see map). Organized tour by calling (510) 247-2526. Naturalist-led tours may largest, the 525-acre Grass Valley Ranch. tain an effective fish management program to ensure D N RK . O R E D W O C O A PA N V Y . Family Campground. Farther along Redwood Road you 35TH AV A 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. R . E L AV will find Bort Meadow Staging Area. After another few L I N I M T 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. S Roberts Regional Rec. Area Q CINAL CINAL EN A R . miles you will reach Redwood Regional Park’s Redwood O . U J LN O AV H by the People’s Water Company. The water company bass (12-inch minimum)–5; trout–5; catfish–5; crap- reservations: 1-888-327-2757, option 2. Make reser- LINC FRUITV ST E Redwood Regional Park Gate on the right, just past Pinehurst Road. Anthony N V. ALAMEDA I A CENTRAL P If you would like this information in an alternative 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. C Chabot’s MacDonald and Big Bear staging areas are far- A ARK N P Y D . R O N format, please contact the EBRPD Public Affairs De- 14TH changing the landscape of the area. People’s Water bluegill, sunfish, carp–no limit. vehicle parking. S H ther along Redwood Road on the left. Finally, the Skyline E E. D P R H E WEBSTER Y partment at (510) 544-2200, fax (510) 635-3478, TDD Company became the East Bay Water Company in 1916, BOATING AT LAKE CHABOT MARINA This BICYCLE TRAILS Safe use of trails by bicyclists, hik- .