The expansive Sacramento River Delta is a unique wetlands environment popular with fishermen. This vast wetland stretching from Sacramento to Stockton and Fairfield, and was declared a National Heritage Area in 2019.
Whether you want to fish or simply enjoy the sun and water, a pontoon boat in the Sacramento Delta is perhaps the best way to explore. A pontoon boat can easily sail over the shallow, calm waters found in wetland environments. Pontoon boats also have plenty of space on the deck for everything that you will need for a day on the water. You can bring your friends and still have room for a cooler full of beverages and snacks.
Stripers and salmon spawn every year in the California Delta and sturgeon and gigantic catfish live deep in its depths. Spotted, smallmouth and Largemouth bass can also be found here. In short, the Sacramento River Delta is a fisherman’s paradise.
However, navigating the labyrinth of channels through the Delta is not for the faint-hearted. It’s smart to equip your pontoon boat not only with a fish finder but also with a marine GPS unit. The delta encompasses 1,100 square miles, making it easy to get lost.
The Brannan Island State Recreation Area is a great place to launch a boat and also offers picnic areas, campsites, and hiking trails. It’s a great place to spend a weekend, while you fish and explore the vast California Delta.
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