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Three bays are joined together that provide long
distance paddling opportunities. Situated in the
middle, between Suisun Bay to the east and San
Francisco Bay to the south, lies San Pablo Bay.
San Pablo Bay navigable sloughs and open
waters are extremely important waters due to
fish and wildlife populations. Paddling is
limited to the open waters and navigable
sloughs of northern San Pablo Bay. Boat
launches are located in Vallejo, Port Sonoma
and Hudeman Slough.
The bay is ideal for aquatic sports
and activities, including boating, kayaking,
canoeing, and paddle boarding. It is a good
fishing destination to catch striped bass
and sturgeon, as well as perch and shark,
especially near the Richmond Bridge area, by
the Point Pinole Pier and on the east side
of the bay just south of the Mare Island
Rock Wall.
Kayak fishing is going mainstream as an
answer to the cost of large powerboats,
maintenance, and gasoline and the problem
and expense of finding a place to park their
boat.
More favorite spots for paddlers are the
waters in San Pablo Bay off China Camp State
Park and the sloughs around McInnis Park in
San Rafael. China Camp State Park is located
about four miles east
 of the City of San
Rafael. The park features miles of hiking
trails, which can be congested with park
visitors on the weekends during the spring
and summer.
Map of San Pablo Reservoir
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