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The San Pablo Bay region offers excellent
opportunities for long-distance paddling.
Situated between Suisun Bay to the east and
San Francisco Bay to the south, San Pablo
Bay's navigable sloughs and open waters
provide vital habitats for diverse fish and
wildlife populations. Paddlers can explore
these protected waters, with convenient boat
launches available in Vallejo, Port Sonoma,
and Hudeman Slough.
The bay is well-suited for a variety of
aquatic activities, including boating,
kayaking, canoeing, and paddleboarding. It
is a popular fishing destination, especially
near the Richmond Bridge, Point Pinole Pier,
and the east side of the bay south of the
Mare Island Rock Wall, where anglers can
catch striped bass, sturgeon, perch, and
shark. Kayak fishing is becoming more
mainstream as a cost-effective alternative
to large powerboats.
Other favorite paddling spots include the
waters off China Camp State Park and the
sloughs around McInnis Park in San Rafael.
China Camp State Park, located about four
miles east of San Rafael,  offers
miles of hiking trails that can be crowded
with visitors on weekends during the spring
and summer months.
Map of San Pablo Reservoir
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