NEW TO BERRYESSA! POUR IT ON

Tom Watts · Post by **Tom Watts** » Thu Jun 08, 2017 11:14 pm

Hey guys,

My buddy and I are avid bass anglers from the San Jose area, and we typically fish all the Santa Clara County reservoirs, and also Del Valle, Discovery Bay/Delta, etc. We're planning a trip up to Lake Berryessa for the first time, and we'd love anybody to chime in with any advice, locations, and general information about this body of water. We love to do our due diligence before heading out to any spot, so any advice is welcomed! We've always wanted to fish here, and it seems like we timed our trip nicely, eh? Looks like it's a bass blitz out there in recent weeks. We'll be there this weekend, Saturday 6/10 through midday Monday, 6/12. Thank you!

- Tom Watts

Post by **WB Staff** » Thu Jun 08, 2017 11:31 pm

You may've already checked out the Berry lake report section; but if not, here is a link.

http://www.westernbass.com/lake/berryessa

Tom Watts · Post by **Tom Watts** » Fri Jun 09, 2017 2:48 am

Thank you! Yes, we've been watching it.

- Tom

nate50 · Post by **nate50** » Fri Jun 09, 2017 6:50 am

I've been putting together good bags on top water and s wavers the last few weeks. There's a ton on trees and submerged bushes that are holding fish I've been fishing that 5-10ft range. I've heard buddies doing well up the creek arms but I've been staying on the main lake. I only jump in the creeks if the ski boaters get on my nerves that day lol hope that gives you a starting thought or 2

Larry Hemphill · Post by **Larry Hemphill** » Fri Jun 09, 2017 12:20 pm

You bring back memories!! I learned to bass fish on all the Santa Clara valley lakes in the early "70's before moving to Yuba City. I almost didn't want to move when my 5 biggest bass from Coyote and Lexington in 1974 weighed 33 1/2 lbs! Actually, I fished Chesbro mostly - from the bank and hooked many huge bass in those years. It had no fishing pressure then! My first ever Rattle Trap bass was a 5 pounder from Chesbro - in the dead of winter. i wonder if there are any big bass left in Chesbro - never hear any more about that lake.

You should have no problem catching bass at Beryessa, but the bigger ones are hard to find in the post-spawn. The east shore where trees are flooded is always a good bet. Have fun!!

Freefall · Post by **Freefall** » Fri Jun 09, 2017 4:23 pm

I just spent 3 days there and cought them all 3 days despite the weather. Mixed bags but a majority were largemouth.

Drop shot and topwater were the 2 most consistent bites.

Wednesday I had 16lbs, yesterday 14.6 today was 13.9lbs for 4 hours of fishing before having to head home.

I knew almost nothing about the lake. This was only my 2nd time ever being on it but by covering water, fishing the conditions and establishing a patern I got bit well all 3 days.