Lake Berryessa

Berryessa Lake is located in: Napa, CA

Phone: (707) 966-2111

Lake Berryessa

This picture is the entry point into the Lake Berryessa Dam's Hydroelectric system (or maybe the spillover?). Below is a Google maps satellite picture of the same location.

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About the Lake:

One of the most interesting facts about Berryessa Lake is that it contains more shoreline than Lake Tahoe. The lake has a surface acreage of 17,000 and there are 165 miles of shoreline. This is considered one of the best lakes for boating and fishing in California, and although the levels of mercury are high and some fish are unsuitable for human consumption, the lake remains one of the most popular in the area.

Please note that the north end of the lake has a tendency to be a bit shallow, and the entire eastern shoreline is off limits to visitors. The southern area of the lake is much deeper and offers beautiful views of the numerous trees and incredible vistas.

Boat Launches:

Capell Cove

1 mi. off Hwy. 128 on Knoxville Rd. Napa, CA 94558

Public launch ramp, no fee.

Lake Berryessa Marina Resort

5880 Knoxville Rd. Napa, CA 94558

About halfway between north and south ends of lake, fee.

Rancho Monticello Resort

6590 Knoxville Rd. Napa, CA 94558

About halfway between north and south ends of lake, fee.

Spanish Flat Resort

4290 Knoxville Rd. Napa, CA 94558

More towards the south end of the lake, fee.

Camping:

Is Camping Allowed? Yes, camping is allowed at the following locations:

Lake Berryessa Marina Resort

5880 Knoxville Rd., Napa 94558 (707) 966-2161

Camping, restaurant and boat facilities

Putah Creek Park

7600 Knoxville Rd., Napa (707) 966-2116

Full service camping and marina

Pleasure Cove Resort

6100 Hwy. 128, Napa 94558 (707) 966-2172

Camping, restaurant and other facilities

Rancho Monticello Resort

6590 Knoxville Rd., Napa 94558 office:(707) 966-2188 store:(707) 966-1611

Launch ramp, cabins, camping, fuel

Spanish Flat Resort

4290 Knoxville Rd., Napa 94558 (707) 966-7700

Full service campgrounds and marina

Steele Park Resort

1605 Steele Canyon Rd., Napa 94558 (707) 966-2123

Full service marina, numerous camping locations

Boating Restrictions:

Please make sure that all boats are operating under proper state and federal regulations. The maximum depth of the lake is 275 feet, but please be advised that the north end is very shallow.

What kind of fish can be found at the lake? Numerous species of fish can be found here, including salmon, trout and catfish.

Are there any regulations on fishing? Yes, according to lake officials:

Trout & salmon: Open season all year. Limit: five

Bass: Open season all year. Limit: five bass. Minimum length: twelve inches.

Catfish: Open season all year. Limit: twenty (except Bullheads no limit.)

Crappie: Open season all year. Limit: twenty-five

Other species: Other species of fish may be taken in any number and at any time of the year by angling.

Special Notes: Due to high mercury levels in the water, the lake has advised caution if you plan to eat the fish caught in this lake. Please note that on shore fishing on the eastern side of the lake is prohibited.

Nearby resorts and marinas:

Please see the above list of campgrounds for marina locations.

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Originally posted 2008-12-07 16:53:14. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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5 comments ↓
#1 Pele on 04.02.08 at 5:38 pm

That spillway is known as a “glory hole” and is there to prevent the reservoir from becoming too full. See http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHjHKvyx5NM for a video of one while there is water flowing into it.

#2 Jim on 04.02.08 at 6:35 pm

here is a video of this spillway.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z92-E3DBN9I&NR=1

#3 Joe J Schroeder on 06.19.08 at 10:49 pm

We are going to be spending Fri. the 20th-Sat. the 21st. on Lake Berryessa salmon fishing and camping. I will let you know how we did.The only thing the campsite is for is eating & napping once in a while,other wise we will be on the water fishing!!

#4 SFBoater on 06.20.08 at 6:55 am

@Joe
Please give us a report… I have been reading good things in the local fishing report…

Get a line wet and tight lines,
Kevin

#5 toni on 10.02.08 at 12:43 am

most of the resorts are now gone.
Only two resorts are left at Lake barryessa.

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