Shadow Cliff Lake fishing

Common questions

What fish are at Shadow Cliff Lake?

Fishing Shadow Cliff Lake is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 5 plants on record are Mixed Trout. Mixed Trout was last stocked February 15, 2026. Bluegill (Resident panfish anglers can target per East Bay Regional Park District's own park page, alongside the trout and catfish the District plants), Black Bass (EBRPD's own park page names black bass as a resident catch without specifying largemouth or smallmouth), and Rainbow Trout (Per CDFW's 2026 Provisional Stocking Plan for this water (a planning document, not a confirmed release)) are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Shadow Cliff Lake stocked?

Last stocked February 15, 2026. It is stocked about 2.5 times a year since 2025, most often in January and February.

How do you get on Shadow Cliff Lake?

Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, it is ADA accessible, and a fee is required. The nearest town is Pleasanton. Facilities include restrooms and dock. East Bay Regional Park District lake a mile from downtown Pleasanton, on Stanley Boulevard. A wheelchair-accessible fishing pier sits near the boat launch, reached by paved trail; only electric motors are allowed. A CA license plus a $5/day District Fishing Permit are required.

Which lakes near Shadow Cliff Lake were stocked more recently?

Horseshoe Lake (11.2 mi) and Sandy Wool Lake (14.9 mi) were stocked more recently. Horseshoe Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout and Sandy Wool Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout.

How Shadow Cliff Lake is stocked

Horseshoe Lake (11.2 mi) and Sandy Wool Lake (14.9 mi) were stocked more recently. Horseshoe Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout and Sandy Wool Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout.