Questions about Lake Merced, San Francisco

mrclean · Post by **mrclean** » Sat Aug 25, 2007 3:43 pm

I've lived in San Francisco for over a decade, and I never gave a single thought to fishing Lake Merced in the City until I read an article in the SF Chronicle recently that said efforts were being made to restore the lake. I have a crazy idea of getting a float tube and trying my hand at fishing for bass with a fly rod. I saw some video of someone doing it at an Expo, and it looked like a hoot. Since I don't know what I'm doing, I thought it would be best to spend more time perfecting my technique (if you can call it that) than driving all over creation to find a good lake, thus the idea of fishing Merced. Plus, it would be kind of cool to have "home water" that I could fish on short notice. Anyone in this forum ever tried fishing Lake Merced for Bass? Ever tried a float tube? How about a fly rod? Which parts/structures/plant life etc. do you focus on when you fish? Don't need to know anyone's secret spot, just some general advice or impressions about my crazy idea.

Blue_R70 · Post by **Blue_R70** » Sat Aug 25, 2007 3:52 pm

There's actually decent bass fishing at Lake Merced and yes, a float tube will give you better access to spots that shore fishers can't get to. A few years ago, two float tubers came across a decomposing body in Merced!

aNNieNsaLTIE · Post by **aNNieNsaLTIE** » Sun Aug 26, 2007 5:42 pm

Blue!!! Don't scare they guy.........BUT IT"S TRUE...LOL!!!! Anywayz i just picked up ,my float tube and I might bring it to the rally BLUE..

Mr.Clean,

I would try it but bring a lot of patience. those bass don't chase nothing i throw BUT THERE ARE PLENTY OF BIG BASS IN THERE> Try something dark, natural, and a fair size. The next time i go out there I will be tossing a big black and red brush hog on a glass and brass set-up!

saLTIE-

FIT · Post by **FIT** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 12:48 pm

I just recently moved back into the city and I have been to the lake a few times at night from shore with no luck, but last weekend out there I saw a guy putting a small boat in the back impound. Talked to him a bit and he said that he has not had much luck but he knows there are bass in there. I am planning a trip out there soon in my tube too

FIT