Los Vaqueros Reservoir
Los Vaqueros Reservoir is located in: Byron, CA
Phone: (925) 371-2628
About the Lake:
Los Vaqueros Reservoir is a great place for a boating outing and it features some of the best fishing in the area. Over 100,000 acre feet of water are stored here and the entire complex is over 19,300 acres. This is a great place to take the family, but there are some rules due to the fact that the water may be used for human consumption. We've detailed these rules for you below.
In addition to boating, there are 55 miles of hiking trails through the entire complex and many people find that this is a very relaxing way to spend a weekend.
Boat Launches:
Yes, the full service marina on the lake offers boat launches.
What You Need to Know:
Since this is a back up water source for human consumption, swimming and other sports that cause the human body to come into contact with the lake's water are not allowed. Dogs are not allowed on the lake for any reason. Although smoking is allowed, it is limited to designated areas. You may not bring or consume any alcoholic beverages at the reservoir.
The watershed is open 7 days a week, including holidays.
Operational hours are:
September: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
October: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
November - February: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
March: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
April - August: 6 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Los Vaqueros Interpretive Center:
Open each week on Friday, Saturday & Sunday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Marina hours are:
September: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
October: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
November - February: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
March: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
April - August: 6 a.m. - 8 p.m.
2008- Fees and Permits
Parking - Car/Motorcycle/Small Van $6.00
Car - CCWD Resident
$4.00
Van/Bus (10-20 passengers)
$12.00
Van/Bus (21+ passengers)
$20.00
Calendar Year Parking Pass - Car/Motorcycle/Small Van $85.00
Daily Watershed Access Pass $1.00
Daily Fishing Access Permit (100% goes to restocking) $3.75
California State Fishing License $38.85
1 - Day California State Fishing License $12.60
Nearby Businesses, Marinas and Resorts:
The lake has a full service on site marina. Fees for rental boats are as follows:
2008 - Rates & Rental Information
Hourly 3 - 5 Hours Daily Deposit
16' Electric Motor Boats $25.00 $50.00 $65.00 $65.00
Electric Pontoon Boat $50.00 $100.00 $150.00 $150.00
How to Get There:
To the North Entrance:
From Central or Eastern Contra Costa County:
Take Hwy 4 East, Take Hillcrest Ave exit. Go right, veer left, to stay on Hillcrest, go about 3 miles. Make left onto Lone Tree Way. Make right onto Fairview, Make left onto Balfour. Make right onto Walnut. Drive about 7 miles into the Los Vaqueros watershed.
OR
Take Highway 4 East, go through Oakley and Brentwood. In downtown Brentwood, go right on Oak, cross the railroad tracks, go left onto Walnut. Drive about 7 miles into the Los Vaqueros watershed.
From the Pleasanton/Livermore Area
On Highway 580, take the Vasco Road exit to Brentwood, follow that for about 14 miles. Go left onto Camino Diablo. Go left onto Walnut, follow that into the Los Vaqueros watershed.
Originally posted 2008-04-21 05:32:50. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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