Lafayette Reservoir Fishing in Contra Costa County, California
Briones Valley Area

The Lafayette Reservoir can be found on the Briones Valley USGS quad topo map. Lafayette Reservoir is a reservoir in Contra Costa County in the state of California. The latitude and longitude coordinates for this reservoir are 37.8844, -122.1389 and the altitude is 466 feet (142 meters).

Anyone interested in fishing Lafayette Reservoir should consult with local guides and resources before heading out to fish. Anglers who have fished Lafayette Reservoir are invited to submit reviews of the lake. Tell us when you went, what you caught, how the experience ranked overall. Thanks for your reviews, they help to make Fishing Works the best website for anglers.

Feature Type: Reservoir
Latitude: 37.8844
Longitude: -122.1389
Elevation: 466 ft (142 m)

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Ranking: 5 - Excellent
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I have fished this lake for 15 years, I know exactly where to fish, what to use and when to go. I laugh reading about all the people who say it is no good. Just limited the other day, one of which was 8 pounds. I release all fish.
Trip Date: November 5, 2009
Submitted By: bb
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Have fished here with my children 5 times and never cought a fish. Nice location but if you want to catch fish, try somewhere else.
Trip Date: November 4, 2008
Submitted By: SP
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Public Fishing Allowed? Yes
Ranking: 4 - Good
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I too am amused at the negative experiences shared here. This place, although not the best option in the area for bass, definitely deserves your time. People are likely fishing too fast, or not presenting it to the fish correctly. To quote the awesome Bill Dance, "fish slow, then slow down some more" during a tough bite. The only knock I have on this place is the timed parking(I think 2 hours) and limited places to fish from shore. Other than that, a little slice of bassin' delight!! Fellow anglers - PLEASE practice catch & release, atleast some of the time. After all, all I keep hearing is that there are no fish to be caught... good luck
Trip Date: May 28, 2009
Submitted By: el Cee
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Public Fishing Allowed? Yes
Ranking: 4 - Good
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Location was very nice! If you are looking to fish for blue gills, this is the spot! The reservoir close at 9 pm so be sure to get to your car at least 8:50! There is a patrol car waiting to hand out tickets!
Trip Date: June 18, 2009
Submitted By: LT
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Public Fishing Allowed? Yes
Ranking: 4 - Good
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i went there last summer and caught 7 nice sized bass. i took the 5 biggest ones home and had a nice dinner. it has a great view but i have only had luck during the summer time.
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Submitted By: sina
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Ranking: 0 - No Fishing
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I have tried fishing here about 10 times it's a nice lake but very cold. The fishing is absolutely horrible i've only caught one small trout there and it was too small. I have tried everything, all different lures, most every type of power bait and power eggs, i tried worms , tried bait and worms I even got desprate and put bait on a lure. CAUGHT NOTHING.
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Submitted By: a usually great fisherman
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Ranking: 0 - No Fishing
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I have tried fishing here about 10 times it's a nice lake but very cold. The fishing is absolutely horrible i've only caught one small trout there and it was too small. I have tried everything, all different lures, most every type of power bait and power eggs, i tried worms , tried bait and worms I even got desprate and put bait on a lure. CAUGHT NOTHING.
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largest rainbow caught
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largest rainbow caught
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Great spot- very calm
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yeah, bass too
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went to Lafayette a few weeks ago, got there at 6:00 , there were 2-3 cars infront of ours. Gate opened at 6:30? Didnt get a bite all day, two new anglers arrieved and pulled out a huge 8 lbs rainbow, beautiful pink and bluegreen. Huge tail. was using nightcrawler. I have never had anything bite on power bait. Maybe it is just my technique.
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Submitted By: Diego
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this lake is not one fo the greatest to fish but in the summer time such as july to some parts of late August there is a pretty good trout runs most peopel max out when they plant but for bass usually the watermelon senko with large red fleck and robo worms work the best
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