looking for a good camping/fishing spot with my boys

  Hi, I am looking for a nice place to take my 9 y/o boys camping/fishing. shore or boat rental, but most important, great action...I want to avoid the inevetable "were bored" as long as possible..Thanks...DANGLIN

IMO: Lake Del Valle in Livermore

or look here
http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/bb/index.php?board=4.0

Thanks Mooch, alot of references there, Round valley looks interesting or my oringinal thought was  Lake Collins, still tring to get off the 15th to make the tourny and meet some more of you...DANGLIN

I was just going to post when I saw your down in the East Bay..  Really if you want action , come up to Clearlake. You should have no trouble getting bass and maybe a catfish or two. I would suggest maybe the state park near Lakeport , even though I have not camped there.  Lots of people fish from the shore up here and do just fine.   

Thanks, I stayed at the state park by Konockti, It is amazing,very well kept and just nice, thanks again, think I am tring for some pine trees on this trip

Your kids will love Collins lake we have been going there for 10 years and the Kids now adults still love it. There are some great side trips if you are interested I can post more. Only advice is to avoid Fri and Sat nights other than that its very relaxing and the fishing can be very good. No jetskis or motorcycles allowed. Night fishing off the docks with lights is a child pleas-er. No mosquito's or yellowjackets don't know how or why but its great.

Thanks, booked my site for middle of next week, night fishing with lights? Bluegill? do tell. I would also be interested in the side trips, email if you like, [email protected],  ChuckE, sorry about posting in wrong catagory...DANGLIN

Lot of small crappies and bluegill by the dock near the store and the coves. A lot of people bring underwater lights and lanterns and fish for trout off the docks at night,kids have a blast. Best trolling for trout is up the inlet arm above the power lines and down by the damn. Shore fishing can be good by the damn also. Use hot dogs at nite in the shallow areas for some big catfish. Don't forget they serve great Ice cream at the store.

Englebright Resiveior up the road can have good fishing in the upper reaches by boat.http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/bb/index.php?topic=3018.0

Feather River below Orville is heating up for Salmon Fishing.

Nevada City for Shopping and a mine tour.http://www.inn-california.com/sierramountains/NEVADA/empiremine.html

Our favorite spot a don't miss is Bridgeport on the Yuba river,kids love this spot. Take Hwy 20 east to Pleasent Valley Rd turn left and take it to the bottom of the canyon. The is a park with a museum,covered bridge and picnic grounds. We park on the north side of the river and walk up as far as you can go about 1/4 mile. You will come to a huge swimming hole crystal clear water small waterfall at the end masks and fins are a must. After you leave you boys will always want to go back.http://www.ncgold.com/Museums_Parks/syrp/index.html

Thank you Mickfish! I should be able to work a game plan with all that info...Thanks again