Parkway Lake
Parkway Lake is located in: San Jose, CA
Phone: (408) 629-9111
About the Lake:
Considered to be one of the finest lakes in the area, this is a great place to spend a relaxing weekend. The fish here are really incredible and this one of the few places you can actually catch a sturgeon. The lake is very family friendly and the rates are very reasonable.
Boat Launches:
Yes, there are boat launches located on the lake. Please contact lake management for more information and for the locations of the launches.
Camping?
At this time there are no camping facilities. The lake is more of a day-use facility.
Fishing:
The lake is stocked every single week, making it a great place to find fish with little difficulty. They also offer a "sure catch" pond which we'll cover below.
According to lake management:
Trout
Trout Season is here!! Trout fishing has been fair to good. Powereggs, and Powerbait have been catching fish. Nightcrawlers have been enticing trout as well. Fish the back cove or east handicap area for the most success.
Sturgeon
Sturgeon fishing has been fair. We had two diamond backs caught last week. Try Grass shrimp, nightcrawlers, or anchovies for possible success. Fish the south bank, back cove, or tip of the peninsula.
Catfish
A few catfish continue to be caught during the day. Use chicken liver, anchovies, or nightcrawlers on the south bank or tip of the peninsula.
Limits:
Adults: 5 fish up to 10 lbs or 1 sturgeon
Youth: 3 fish up to 6 lbs, or 1 sturgeon
What You Need to Know:
There are some fees to visit the lake, which are as follows:
Adults: $15
Senior Citizens: $13
?Youth: $8 (3-12 yrs.old)?
Spectators: $3 (no fishing)
?Youth Supervisor: free
Numerous events and tournaments are held here throughout the year and it's a great place to go if you really like to fish.
If you are pretty hopeless at catching fish, the lake offers a sure catch pond. They state:
"Rates for the Sure Catch Pond are $2.50 for the entrance, which includes parking, rod, bait, tackle and assistance. All fish caught must be purchased at $4.50/lb. There is no catch and release allowed.
The Huck Finn Pond can be reserved for groups of 10 or more Monday thru Friday only. Please leave your name, phone number, and the size of your group, or email to surecatch@parkwaylake.com"
Nearby Businesses, Marinas and Resorts:
On Site Store Offers:
Full Day Boat w/Trolling Motor:$35 plus $10 deposit
Rod & Reel Combo: $10.00 plus $20 deposit Lantern: $10.00 plus $10 deposit Plus Drivers License
Directions from Lake Management on How to Get There:
From North or South: Take Highway 101 to the "Bernal Rd" exit. Turn West on Bernal. Go through 3 lights, and take the Monteray Highway turn off. Turn Left on Monteray Highway. Proceed 3.5 miles to Metcalf Rd. Turn left on Metcalf and take the first left into our facilities.
Originally posted 2008-04-17 11:51:19. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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