Los Vaqueros Interpretive Center

06/25/2018

Interested in the latest about Los Vaqueros Watershed and activities for families? Follow Los Vaqueros Reservoir on facebook for more frequent updates and happenings.

Los Vaqueros Reservoir is an all-year day-use area ideal for fishing, boating, hiking, and more!

05/11/2018

Looking for a fun family activity this evening? Look up! Contra Costa Water District and NASA Education Ambassador Jeff Adkins are hosting an astronomy night tonight from 8 to 10 p.m. at our Kellogg Creek Picnic Area (100 Walnut Boulevard, Brentwood.) Telescopes are provided. Dress warmly!

https://www.ccwater.com/Calendar.aspx?EID=1018

04/18/2018

We have two exciting events coming up at Los Vaqueros! This weekend will be stargazing at Kellogg Creek Picnic Area and next weekend we'll unveil the new augmented reality sandbox. Check out the flyer for details.

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04/09/2018

We always enjoy seeing wildlife photos by David Harper, especially when they feature our Los Vaqueros wildlife! Check out his blog (click a photo below) for a taste of what you'll find at Los Vaqueros Watershed.

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03/08/2018

Parents and teachers: Contra Costa Water District's youth art contest is happening now! Children ages 8 to 11 could win $50 in prizes. The deadline to enter is April 6.

Tap into your artistic talents and be featured in our 2019 calendar! Learn more about our Water Awareness Youth Art Contest here: ccwater.com/calendarcontest

02/09/2018

For better or worse, it does feel like spring here at Los Vaqueros. Take advantage of the beautiful weather we'll get this weekend!

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This week's temperature tantrum has ignited springlike conditions at lakes across the Bay Area and Northern California. And with that come conditions prime for boating, fishing and camping. On my boat this week at Shasta Lake, it was mind-boggling to see the thermometer reach 80 degrees. All week lo...

01/31/2018

Planning a fishing trip to Los Vaqueros Reservoir this weekend? Please note that beginning tomorrow (Feb. 1) daily fishing access fees are $6.

We planted 6,000 pounds of trout this month. Happy fishing!

CCWD is repairing a small section of Los Vaqueros Road near the Marina. This necessary work to repair damage caused by last winter's storms may cause minor traffic delays for visitors to the Los Vaqueros Watershed. Work will continue through January. More Information and a map.

01/29/2018

Where should you go to watch birds and catch trout? San Francisco Chronicle columnist Tom Stienstra recommends Los Vaqueros Reservoir. We agree!

Find out what's going on at ccwater.com/losvaqueros

It's supposed to be midwinter, yet temperatures could hit 70 by Friday in the foothills of the Bay Area. Bald-eagle sightings and trout fishing are at a peak at lakes, and two annual openings, San Pablo Reservoir and Grizzly Island Wildlife Area, are imminent. So many choices, so little time. It fee...

12/15/2017

Heads up to anyone planning a visit to the Marina in the near future. We're making repairs to the road. You can still access the Marina, but expect minor delays weekdays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

12/08/2017

Challenge yourself this holiday season on our final naturalist program of the year. The Upper Watershed Hike will take you into the hills above Los Vaqueros Reservoir and explore the natural and cultural worlds of the watershed. The hike is about three miles with moderate hills.

This hike is from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Sunday, December 10. Meet at the County Line Staging Entrance (near the entry Kiosk on Los Vaqueros Road).

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12/04/2017

Is your son or daughter interested in learning how to fish? Our popular trout clinic for kids has spaces available! The clinic is from 8 to 11:30 a.m. this Saturday, December 9 at the LV Marina.

Children ages 5 to 10 years can attend this free class to learn the basics of trout fishing at a lake. Reservations are required, so call 925-688-8010 today!

View hiking, fishing, running and outdoor programs at Los Vaqueros all year.

11/27/2017

Jarred Bitcon caught this impressive limit of trout in Howden Cove on lures on 11-22-17!