leeroythecat Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 Hi! I'm looking to go fishing this Friday. Saw boats don't take reservation and are all first come first serve. I'm looking at the 3 lakes below: Del Valle Lake Chabot San Pablo Reservoir Which one of these would be the least crowded and would be able to get a boat at? How early do I have to show up to get a boat usually? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J._Bricker Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 I would suggest your best bet would be getting to the lake you pick as early as possible. On a weekend, when the park/marina facilities opens. San Pablo and Del Valle have public launch ramps for gas powered boats, I believe Lake Chabot allows only allows battery or human powered watercraft (boats, canoes, kayaks) that you have to transport down to the marina from the parking lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camman Posted April 28, 2022 Share Posted April 28, 2022 It’s been a few year since I’ve been at Del Valle but it’s not busy on Fridays unless it’s a holiday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LetMeSeeThatBass Posted April 29, 2022 Share Posted April 29, 2022 Del valle is your best bet. Get there as soon as they open. Usually on a weekday boats won’t be sold out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basshole33 Posted July 9, 2022 Share Posted July 9, 2022 Del Valle will have boats but it gets super windy in the afternoon. I personally like San Pablo, never been crowded and more protected from wind since it actually has trees on the shores instead of dead grass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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