Mar 24, 2006 6:01 pm US/Pacific
San Joaquin Delta
Episode Synopsis:
At the confluence of the Sacramento and San Joaquin Rivers, a thousand miles of waterways interweave through hundreds of sloughs and channels. This is one of the premier water recreation areas of California, and Tom will show you the best of the Delta from his rental houseboat.
Location Synopses:
With so much to do and explore on a full day in the Delta, you could find yourself driving there and back in the dark. To fully enjoy your time on the water, rent a houseboat from Herman and Helen's Marina and stay for a few days on your own floating RV! They offer all sizes and types of boats to fit your group size and budget, and all you need to rent a boat is a driver's license.
http://www.houseboats.com/index.htm Along with a handful of coastal sanctuaries, the Delta is one of the best places in the state for birdwatching. To sidle up to great blue herons and musical red-winged blackbirds, your best bet is a stealthy approach in a kayak. Blue Waters Kayaking offers guided tours and kayak rentals to provide you with an intimate look at the wildlife of the Delta.
http://www.bwkayak.com/The San Joaquin Delta is one of the best bass fisheries in the state, and it's a fun challenge to fish for black bass and stripers in such tidal-influenced waters. The Fish Sniffer Newspaper will provide you with complete online reports for the Delta and around the state, as well as subscription offers for their highly-prized angler's publication.
http://www.fishsniffer.com/ Looking for a new thrill on the water? With a lesson from Launch Wakeboarding School, you could be skimming the glassy surface of the Delta and catching big air! Although headquartered at Folsom Lake outside of Sacramento, they are expanding operations into the Discovery Bay area. The learning curve is easy – you'll be riding in no time!
Centrally located to the best parts of the Delta, the B&W Resortoffers cottage rentals for overnight visits, as well as bait, tackle, and marine supplies, a snack bar, a 24-hour fuel dock, and covered berths.
http://www.badwresort.com/ Looking to get out on the Delta, but don't own your own watercraft? Head on over to H2O to Go at Tower Park Marina in Lodi for a huge assortment of rentals, from party boats and ski boats to fishing craft and waverunners!
http://www.h2orents.com/ You can find additional information on these outdoors locations and others in Tom Stienstra's guidebooks, available from his website.
http://www.tomstienstra.com Email Tom Stienstra at
tstienstra@sfchronicle.com.
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