Lake Camping Areas the first weekend of April Ideas?

Any ideas where to camp with the family in April 3rd weekend?  Looking for a lake with fish and Kayak friendly.   Most places open in May.  Any suggestions?

Camanche would be my choice.  You get winter rates and they plant a ton of big trout.  Plus the bass are and will be on the bite.  Might even get some top water action.

Camanche would be my choice.  You get winter rates and they plant a ton of big trout.  Plus the bass are and will be on the bite.  Might even get some top water action.

Any Nice shaded sites you recommend?

I like Melones. Great trout fishing right now and multiple other species. Campgrounds are very nice at Glory Hole.

  he said 'glory hole'

Camanche would be my choice.  You get winter rates and they plant a ton of big trout.  Plus the bass are and will be on the bite.  Might even get some top water action.

Any Nice shaded sites you recommend?

Can't help you there, I am usually in my rv, it has it's own shade.

Lake Mendo.

It's at 80sumthin' percent capacity and I heard recently that the crappie bite is goin' off.

Lake Mendo.

It's at 80sumthin' percent capacity and I heard recently that the crappie bite is goin' off.

Thanks, Im considering Mendocino since it looks like it has alot of shade.. I have a baby with me..  Also New Melones.  Since it has fish variation.. But Im not sure about the water and level..  IMO part of camping is scenery.. I hate dried grass and dirt camping, feels like Army bivouacs.

You brave wanting to camp with a baby! If you don't want to haul all that camping gear and you decide on Melones, i recommend Angels Camp RV.

http://www.angelscamprv.com/cabin.pdf

1 room cabin w fire ring outside for roasting mallows.  U  bring sleeping bags, pillow, bathroom stuff, and kitchen utilities.  Showers, clubhouse w TV, and their outdoor kitchen is pretty cool.

No packing a tent etc, plus sleeping on a bed avoid the ground and pound on the ol' back!

$22 (camping) v. $61 (cabin)

located proximal to lake and glory hole store.