San Antonio Reservoir, Monterey County Fishing
Monterey County, CDFW Central Region, 5,720 acres.
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Photo: Cam Vilay, CC BY 3.0
San Antonio Reservoir, Monterey County from an angler’s seat
The reservoir called San Antonio Reservoir, Monterey County lies in Monterey County and falls in the CDFW Central Region. At 5,720 acres, that is the size CDFW publishes. Its elevation is roughly 800 feet. About 23 miles separate it from El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles), the nearest town. Storage capacity behind James H Turner Dam (Salinas River Tributary) is 331,060 acre-feet.
CDFW notes black bass, catfish, sunfish and crappie and striped bass here. Launch records list 5 mapped launches for the reservoir, 5 of them named. CDFW logged 2 planting weeks here, the first 2025-12-28 and the last 2026-02-08. You will find restrooms, per the Fishing Guide.
Where boats go in on San Antonio Reservoir, Monterey County
- Lake San Antonio (Lynch Area Boat Launching Facility)boat launch, County of Monterey Parks Department
- Lake San Antonio Rec. Area; North (Pleyto Ramp)boat launch, Monterey County Parks Department
- Lake San Antonio Rec. Area; North (Store/Ramp)boat launch, Monterey County Parks Department
- Lake San Antonio Rec. Area; South (Basham Pt. Rooftop Launch)boat launch, Monterey County Parks Department
- Lake San Antonio Rec. Area; South (Harris Creek Ramp)boat launch, Monterey County Parks Department
Where to put in near San Antonio Reservoir, Monterey County
- Lake Nacimiento BLFLake Nacimiento, 6 miles southeast
Who runs the ramps at San Antonio Reservoir, Monterey County: Monterey County Parks Department (4) and County of Monterey Parks Department (1).
DBW Boating Facilities, USFS recreation sites and OpenStreetMap slipways, checked October 2026.
Storage and elevation at San Antonio Reservoir, Monterey County
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| San Antonio Res Nr Bradley Ca | 737.96 ft lake elevation | Oct 10 9:45 am |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Oct 10, 2026 10:46 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
San Antonio Reservoir, Monterey County species list
CDFW Fishing Guide species flags; CDFW publishes no fuller species list for most waters.
San Antonio Reservoir, Monterey County planting record
| Species | Size | Program | Months |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Trout | Catchable | Put and Take | January-April & November- December |
CDFW Fish Planting Schedule and the 2026 Provisional Stocking Document. California trout stocking.
What you may keep at San Antonio Reservoir, Monterey County
San Antonio Reservoir, Monterey County follows the default lake rules shown here.
| Species | Daily bag | Size | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black bass | 5 a day | 12 in minimum | All year |
| Trout | 5 a day | none | All year |
| Striped bass | 2 a day | 18 in minimum | All year except closures in special regulations |
| Sunfish and crappie | 25 a day | none | All year, except closures under district or special regulations |
| Catfish | no limit | none | All year, except closures under special regulations |
| Kokanee and inland salmon | 5 a day | none | All year |
CDFW places San Antonio Reservoir, Monterey County in the South Central District.
CDFW 2026 Freshwater Sport Fishing Regulations, checked October 2026. All California limits.
Tournaments at San Antonio Reservoir, Monterey County
The tournament page for San Antonio Reservoir, Monterey County has dates and results.
Neighbor lakes compared with San Antonio Reservoir, Monterey County
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Elevation (ft) | Launches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio Reservoir, Monterey County | 5,720 | 800 | 5 | |
| Nacimiento Reservoir | 8 miles south | 5,370 | 800 | 14 |
| Del Venturi Pond | 20 miles northwest | 6.5 | 1,054 | 0 |
| Barney Schwartz Park Lake | 23 miles southeast | 0.7 | 804 | 0 |
| Whale Rock Reservoir | 27 miles south | 282.7 | 154 | 0 |
| Atascadero Lake | 31 miles southeast | 30 | 900 | 0 |
The ground around San Antonio Reservoir, Monterey County
More still water near San Antonio Reservoir, Monterey County
- Nacimiento Reservoir8 miles south
- Del Venturi Pond20 miles northwest
- Barney Schwartz Park Lake23 miles southeast
- Whale Rock Reservoir27 miles south
- Atascadero Lake31 miles southeast
Where to stock up near San Antonio Reservoir, Monterey County
- Lake Nacimientomarina, Bradley, 7 miles
- Jim's Pro Bass Tacklebait and tackle shop, Paso Robles, 21 miles
- Big 5 Sporting Goods #213sporting goods store, Paso Robles, 22 miles
License counters by San Antonio Reservoir, Monterey County
- Walmart Store #2099department store, 22 miles
Towns ringing San Antonio Reservoir, Monterey County
- Oak Shores6 miles
- Lake Nacimiento9 miles
- San Simeon18 miles
Counties holding San Antonio Reservoir, Monterey County
- Monterey Countyseat: Salinas
Things to know before San Antonio Reservoir, Monterey County
Where does San Antonio Reservoir, Monterey County lie in California?
In Monterey County, about 23 miles from El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles).
How large is San Antonio Reservoir, Monterey County on the CDFW entry?
The published figure is 5,720 acres.
Is San Antonio Reservoir, Monterey County open to trailered boats?
5 launches are mapped, starting with Lake San Antonio Rec. Area; North (Store/Ramp).
What can I catch at San Antonio Reservoir, Monterey County?
Expect black bass, catfish, sunfish and crappie and striped bass.
Are fish planted in San Antonio Reservoir, Monterey County?
On 2 weeks so far; the latest was 2026-02-08.
Do statewide limits apply at San Antonio Reservoir, Monterey County?
The default lake limits cover it.
Is San Antonio Reservoir, Monterey County open to anglers with no California license?
A California sport fishing license from age 16; resident annual is $64.54.
What is the water level at San Antonio Reservoir, Monterey County?
Check the USGS reading on this page.
Is bait sold near San Antonio Reservoir, Monterey County?
Lake Nacimiento is closest, about 7 miles away.
Head up to San Antonio Reservoir, Monterey County
The license page lists every California limit.