Suisun Bay is open year-round and offers a variety of recreational activities, including fishing, swimming, hiking and jogging trails, water skiing, sailing, and windsurfing. The bay features several boat launch locations along its northern shore. To the east of Suisun Bay, there are smaller bays and islands that can be explored by those up for a longer paddling adventure. Suisun Bay is part of the northern San Francisco Bay, located just downstream from the confluence of the Sacramento and San Joaquin Rivers.

When I first arrived, the wind on this expansive bay was extremely intimidating. Anything not securely fastened was blown away. If you encounter strong winds, it's highly recommended to paddle to the nearest shore and wait out the hazardous conditions. Additionally, exercise caution when paddling in the south channel, as it serves as the connecting port for Sacramento to the Pacific Ocean and sees large vessel traffic.

The road to Suisun Bay can be heavily congested with vehicles entering or leaving San Francisco during rush hour. Plan your arrival and departure times accordingly to avoid sitting in traffic for hours.

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

Map of Suisun Bay