Almaden Reservoir

General data

Name: Almaden Reservoir
Water system: Guadalupe River (California)
Water type: Artificial lake
Progression: Alamitos Creek -> Guadalupe River (California) -> San Francisco Bay -> Golden Gate strait -> Pacific Ocean -> Planet Earth
Climates: Subtropical
Continents: North America
Countries: United States of America

Almaden Reservoir is an artificial lake in the hills south of San Jose, California in the United States.

It borders on the 4,163-acre (1,685 ha) Almaden Quicksilver County Park, which provides limited fishing ("catch-and-release"), picnicking, hiking, and horseback riding activities.

Swimming and boating are not permitted in the reservoir.

The California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment has issued a "Do Not Eat" advisory for any fish caught in Almaden Reservoir due to elevated levels of mercury.

Almaden Reservoir

General data

Tag Your Catch and Win a Twin Power!

Post your catch and get a chance to win the Shimano Twin Power XD 4000 PG!

Tag Your Catch and
Win a Twin Power!