Fishing Lake Nacimiento In Central CA

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Lake Nacimiento, CA

Popular Fish Species Lake Nacimiento, CA

Lake Nacimiento Popular Fish - White Bass

White Bass Fishing

White bass are aggressive, hard-fighting and just plain fun to catch. Numerous successful spawn years have increased the population of white bass in Lake Nacimiento, and anglers can expect some great fishing this year. When fishing for white bass, the average fish is typically in the one- to two-pound range. These schooling fish tend to roam around the lake looking for ideal water conditions and baitfish. Look for them to generally be in 15 to 35 feet of water, whether they are hovering around the bottom or swimming in open water. Fish finders are the best way to locate big schools of white bass. Fish near the bottom at night with live bait. In spring, once the water temperature rises into the mid sixties, they move shallow into the backs of coves and creek channels to spawn. When white bass chase schools of bait near the surface, spinners, spoons and small crank baits work well. At this time anglers can fish from shore and often do quite well. Use lures that imitate baitfish, including small crankbaits, small jerkbaits, jigs and spoons.

Crappie Fishing

Crappie anglers can fish for both black crappie and white crappie at Lake Nacimiento. These two species tend to school separately. However, once located around cover, you may catch both species, as they often use the same cover. For best results when fishing for crappie, light line and small hooks are key, especially when fishing live or prepared baits. Crappie jigs are also productive her in a wide variety of colors. This is a good place to catch quantities of nice, fat slabs. Crappie fishing can be found in varying size schools, hanging around brush, vegetation, wood or other cover. Using a fish finder any time of year can help locate these crappie schools, which tend to stack vertically around cover. Live bait and small jigs are the most common method for crappie here. In spring and fall focus on the 8 to 12 foot range. As the crappie move deep in summer and winter, follow points out deep, as well as find ledges near channels, especially areas with brush or timber in deeper water. The best time to catch crappie tends to be at dawn and dusk.

Bluegill Fishing

Fishing for bluegill is a time-honored tradition at Lake Nacimiento. Young and old, beginners and seasoned anglers alike, all enjoy catching a bunch of fat bluegill. This year, much like recent years, the bluegill population is healthy and always looking for something to eat. Bluegill fishing is as basic as fishing gets. Any pole, reasonably small line and small hooks baited with anything edible, creates the ideal setup. Add a bobber and you can set the depth you prefer the bait to position. Bluegill hang around brush, rocks, vegetation or any cover available.

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Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, channel catfish, white catfish, black crappie, white crappie, rainbow trout, bluegill, green sunfish, redear sunfish and white bass at Lake Nacimiento in California.

With over 160 miles of shoreline, there is room for plenty of anglers at Lake Nacimiento. Known for its healthy population of white bass, Nacimiento also offers decent fishing for bass, catfish, crappie, trout and sunfish. This 5,400 acre lake, located near the west coast in San Luis Obispo County, is a favorite of kayak anglers as well others fishing from a broad range of boats.

Multiple access points around the lake create plenty of opportunities for fishing from shore. Well known for quality bass fishing this is a favorite of bass tournament anglers.

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Lake Nacimiento Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: NEARBY
Restaurant: NEARBY

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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Asbury Creek Boat Ramp
Located in the western arm of the lake, south side, off Boat Launch Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with limited parking.

Heritage Road Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast corner of the lake, off Heritage Road, this is a three-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Lake Nacimiento Resort Boat Ramp
Located in the northeast corner of the lake, off Resort Drive, this is a three-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and lots of paved parking.