Suisun Bay is a year-round recreational destination, offering a variety of activities like fishing, swimming, hiking, jogging, water skiing, sailing, and windsurfing. The bay features several boat launch sites along its northern shoreline. To the east, smaller bays and islands provide opportunities for longer paddling adventures.

Suisun Bay is part of the larger San Francisco Bay system, located just downstream from the confluence of the Sacramento and San Joaquin Rivers. When I first arrived, the expansive bay's strong winds were extremely intimidating - anything not securely fastened was blown away. If you encounter hazardous windy conditions, it's best to paddle to the nearest shore and wait them out. Additionally, use caution when navigating the south channel, as it serves as a busy shipping route connecting Sacramento to the Pacific.

Access to Suisun Bay can be challenging, as the roads leading there are often congested during San Francisco rush hours. Plan your arrival and departure times accordingly to avoid lengthy traffic delays.

Excellent fishing for striped bass, sturgeon, and other species is available in the fall and winter, but spring and summer conditions are less favorable due to high water levels and flows on the Sacramento and San Joaquin Rivers. Nonetheless, Suisun Bay may offer the most productive fishing among the three major bays in the area (San Francisco, San Pablo, and Suisun).

Map of Suisun Bay