Lake Lopez has 950 surface acres and 22 miles of shoreline. Regular rainbow trout plants spark real action with a healthy population of largemouth and smallmouth bass. There is a 40 mph speed limit on the lake.

The lake has 354 campsites, many overlook the lake or are nestled amongst picturesque oaks. Primitive, electrical, and full hookup campsites are available. Several campgrounds have hot showers.

The lake also features water slides and hot spas, as well as hiking and nature trails, boat tours and campfire programs.

Paul Pierce with record setting 13 pounds 11.5 ounce largemouth bass Caught on Lake Lopez March 2, 2000

Directions: Lopez Lake is just ten miles east of Arroyo Grande off Hwy 101. Take the Grand Avenue Exit off of 101 proceed on Lopez drive to the main entrance.

For more information, call (805)489-2095 for reservations and information.

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Name: Scalper	Date: 2009-11-01
Location: Colinga	E-Mail: bassscalper81@aol.com
Water Teamp: 64.2	Water Clarity: 1
Report: Finally I made it back up to the 'Pez after a long layoff. The last trip was so crappy I swore I'd never waste another day there again. Lost all kinds of rigs and only caught 1 short smally on a flick-shake. I hate that thing. To make matters worse I broke a blade off my Ninja prop in the marina and then slipped out on the trailer and took a spill into the water to end my day. Cold ride home in a wet pair of Ugg boots. But this trip I was determined to get on some fish. I started the day off well. The inspection is pretty easy to get through and the rangers are cooler than most lakes. I got into the water around 7 and went into my favorite cove back towards Vazquez. Pulled up on a little point and put 2 quick fish in the boat on a cinnamon blue R&R striker butler worm. I had a feeling I could get an upgrade so I grabbed my swimbait rod and fired hard over the point. The rod nearly flew out of my hands as I sustained one of the worst backlashes I've ever seen. I picked through the mess with a Phillips head screwdriver for 20 minutes but it was hopeless. I spent a couple hours back in Lopez arm metering around. Saw lots of shad out of the deeper points. Dropped some spoons down on 'em but couldn't connect on anything bigger than a 10 incher. After a nice lunch break for T-Bell burritos while moored up at the dam I ran into Whittenberg for the afternoon session. I tied on a brand new Strike King blade yellow skirt and started to work the bank. Popped a nice smally right off the bat, maybe 2 pounds. Two casts later I locked up again. Got the fish up next to the boat and then she made a run under the trolling motor. I tried to give her some drag off the Quantum but it was too late and the 8 pound line just couldn't hold up. After that I decided to call it a day. As I packed up the wind blew me into the swim beach. Got yelled at by an old lady on a sailboard for getting into her launching zone. On the way out of there I ran over a log. After that I couldn't get the boat back up on plane. As I percolated back to the marina I thought I smelled something toxic - looked back and saw smoke coming out from under the cowling. I talked to a couple guys at the ramp who said the caught 'em on swim jigs. -- Scalp Sponsors: Oakley Blades Von Zipper Eyewear T&C Surf Designs Jimmy Z's
Tips: Don't mess around with light line. Watch out for shallow logs in Whittenberg.