SPRING
2001
ISSUE
ARTICLES:
The CALIFORNIA DELTA
Northern California's 1000-mile long inland waterway
Known also as the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, The California Delta comprises approximately 1000 miles of waterways, including the Sacramento and San Joaquin Rivers. This area is a haven for house boaters and RV travelers, and boasts over 100 marinas that cater to houseboaters, campers and fresh water fishermen.
The California Delta is mostly a rural area, but the cities of Sacramento and Stockton are situated at the heart of the Delta. There's lots to do in Northern California besides boating: Fresno is nearby, the vineyards of Sonoma and Napa counties are within easy driving distance, and San Francisco and the towns of Silicon Valley are no more than two hours away.
But, if it's boating you're looking for - especially houseboating - the Delta has all you need.
Boaters come to the Delta to spend a lazy weekend motoring up and down the many canals and waterways, and Delta marinas cater to this crowd. Boat rentals are available at many marinas, and bait and tackle can be bought along with boating supplies. On a sunny day you will see waterskiers and windsurfers on some of the wider rivers and waterways. Flotillas of anchored boats are also a common sight.
If you're looking to stay on dry land, there are many fine hotels, bed-and-breakfasts, and campgrounds in the area. RV camping is popular in the Delta and many marinas cater to campers by offering camp spaces and RV hookups.
Some believe that the California Delta offers some of the best freshwater fishing in the United States. Guides take
charters up the rivers for sturgeon and striped bass, and offer fishing classes and seminars throughout the year. The area is known for its huge fishing tournaments (mostly for bass) that draw thousands of anglers and spectators to the Delta each year. Two of the more popular areas to fish for salmon are the American River and the Mokelumne River runs.
Whether it's boating, camping, touring, or fishing, there's plenty of fun available for the whole family in the California Delta.
LINKS:
MarinaMate.com California Marinas
California Delta Chambers & Visitors Bureau Website
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