Regardless of the Blues

Lafayette Reservoir Recreation Area, Lafayette, CA....on a beautiful day!!........The Lafayette Reservoir is located off Mt. Diablo Boulevard on the... more

by Laurie Search

Title

Regardless of the Blues

Artist

Laurie Search

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Photograph - Digital Photography

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Lafayette Reservoir Recreation Area, Lafayette, CA....on a beautiful day!!........"The Lafayette Reservoir is located off Mt. Diablo Boulevard on the west end of Lafayette. Completed in 1933 the reservoir is a standby supply of drinking water for East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) customers. The 925 acre site with a 1.4 billion gallon reservoir was opened to public recreation in 1966 with hiking, fishing, boating and picnicking........Fishing is $4.00 per day at the reservoir and the usual state license requirements and bait restrictions apply. The State Department of Fish and Game plants thousands of trout each year joining bluegill, black bass, black crappie and several kinds of catfish.........Privately owned rowboats, canoes, kayaks and sailboats are allowed at the reservoir. There is a fee for boat registration. In addition, there are rowboats and pedal boats for rent at the activity center on an hourly, half-day, or all-day basis........The recreation area is also open for bicyclists, (and for those who prefer roller skates, roller blades and scooters) on Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon until closing and on Sundays from opening until 11:00 a.m. on the paved Lakeside Trail (2.7 miles) and roads, however, no skateboards........Surrounding the reservoir are 35 picnic sites to accommodate families and small groups. Most picnic areas are located near the dam; others are scattered around the reservoir. Two site are set aside for reservation. These are located across from the children�s playground on the east side of the dam." Info. from the city of Lafayette's website.

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March 16th, 2013