Hello from Oakland!

Hey all, my name is Andrew, I just moved to Oakland from the Boston area and am looking to get into the fishing over here in the Bay area. I have primarily fished for largemouth and smallmouth bass in MA, but am open to whatever other species and types of fishing are popular around the area. I don't know much about what kind of fishing is best around here, particularly with kayaks, but am excited to learn. I'm hoping that becoming a part of this community can be a great way to get started.

Thanks for taking me in!

Welcome to California and NCKA Andrew    You can get access to both fresh and salt water fishing from Oakland within less than an hour driving.

Welcome and like it was already mentioned your in a good location to fish lots of places. 

Welcome to the Left Coast, Andrew. 

welcome to the madness.  Seems like there's a lot of us in Oakland.

Welcome Andrew! I am also new to the East Bay. We should do some exploring together!
- Chris

welcome!

Welcome! Lots of opportunities to fish the Delta or the lakes and reseviors in the Tri-valley, and the bay and the ocean!

You're pretty close to Lake Chabot which is supposed to have pretty good fishing. I'm planning on hitting it up some time soon and always looking for other locals to share the fun, so let me know when you get your gear sorted.

Welcome!

WTTMadness!!  you are in for some suprizes here!!  Fresh,Delta,Bay and Ocean, right at your front/back door! 

Man oh man, it's way better than just bassin' around here... You'll see!  Have fun discovering your new waters!
Jim

Welcome aboard. I've been on about a year and found some great advice. Also you'll find guys on the beaches or out in the water are also on this board. People are super helpful. As someone else said there's way more than bass around. I mostly spear and ab dive but want to try for salmon and stripers too. Good luck, safe fishing/diving!