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Anderson

Anderson Lake is the largest body of fresh water located in Santa Clara County. It has 1,245 surface acres and is 7 miles long. Water levels fluctuate in this lake but are gneerlaly maintained through Labor Day.

While bass are available, there is also rainbow trout, catfish, bluegill, crappie and sturgeon for angling pursuits. Due to fluctuating water levels, please call ahead. Ther is 35 mph speed limit on the lake

Due to fluctuating levels of MTBE gasoline additive in the waters of the county's reservoirs, boating usage may be restricted at times.

Anderson lake is a day use facility only. There are no servies or camping faciliites on the lake.

For more information, call (408)358-3741 for information.



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Recent ReportsPost a Report
Name: PapaJohn454 Date: 2010-11-13
Location: Monterey E-Mail: kentj@redshift.com
Water Teamp: 60-61 Water Clarity: 2
Report: Two of us fished from 0900 - 1400. Went south, water was stained to milky. Fished the stickups and banks before and after the bridge, nada. Heeding T2's advice went to dropshot. Picked up 4, biggest only 1.6 off of main lake points east side, using MMIII's in 20' of water. Good luck to you tournament guys!

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Name: T2 Date: 2009-10-24
Location: Foster City E-Mail:
Water Teamp: 65 Water Clarity: 2
Report: Tough day at Anderson. Conditons were perfect but the fish were not cooperating. Fished a few hrs and only landed 5 bass. All were caught on drop-shot cut tail worm. Tried carolina rig, senkos, shakey head worm and made a big effort to get a crankbait bite going without a single hit. Fish were caught off points in 25ft of water

Tips: Drop shot 4" worms when all else fails.


Name: T2 Date: 0000-10-17
Location: Foster City E-Mail:
Water Teamp: 65 Water Clarity: 2
Report: Caught 8 bass fishing PM on Sat. Fish were caught on crank bait, drop shot, and one on top water. Fish were suspended in the water column in 15-30ft of water. Tried carolina rig and worm without a bite. Drop shot fish hit on the fall. Suspended fish are always a challenge for me.

Tips: Use your electronics to figure out where in the wate column the fish are. Use the lure you have the most confidence in to target fish at that depth.


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Fishing TipsPost Fishing Tips
Name: Blaine E-Mail: bigbng@earthlink.net
Spring: my best luck at this lake last year and this year has been a helix worm 6" hooked wacky and fish slow. i've found that i like to feel the bait unlike the sinko style of fishing. Have fun. Blaine... Summer:
Fall: Winter:
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