About Lake Chabot
An Oasis For Everyone…
This 315-acre anglers oasis sits in the heart of Castro Valley but you’d never know it by your surroundings. Miles of parkland and trails make Chabot a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. The Lake Chabot Fishing Outfitters provide a well-stocked bait and tackle shop, rod and reel rentals, boat rentals and a cafe serving cooked-to-order breakfast and lunch. Because Chabot is a drinking water reservoir, swimming and gasoline motor boats are not allowed. Chabot is very popular with trout anglers and like most EBRPD (East Bay Regional Park District) lakes, it has a regular trout and catfish planting program. The best trout bite can be found from the fall through spring months, catfish during the summer months. Some impressively sized, Largemouth Bass have been caught here including the lake record, a 17 lbs. 10 oz. caught in 2002. Catfish, Crappie and Bluegill can provide good summertime fishing.
East Bay Regional Park District - Lake Chabot Map (Click for full version)
HIKING
Many walking and hiking trails are available for nature enthusiasts.
Parking
Parking for Lake Chabot is available in the main parking off of Lake Chabot Rd for a fee or on the street on a first come, first served basis.
Lake Chabot Picnic Sites
Chabot has many first-come, first-served picnic sites available, as well as a number of group sites. To reserve a group site, call East Bay Regional Park District at (510) 562-2267.
Lake Chabot Tent & RV Camping
Tent and RV camping are available year-round at nearby Anthony Chabot Campground. To reserve a tent or RV site, call East Bay Regional Park District at (510) 562-2267.
About Vista Recreation
Our name is a tribute to the beautiful public lands on which we operate, and to the opportunities we see for shaping new frontiers in public recreation in the 21st century.
Vista Recreation's roots are in the private operation of public recreation areas. Over several decades, our Company has evolved into a total solutions provider for recreation lands by partnering with multiple public agencies at the federal, state, and local levels under long-term concession agreements.
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