Lake Chabot Regional Park Loop

Castro Valley, CA
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Lake Chabot Regional Park Loop
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Distance
8.65 miles
Elevation Gain
1263 ft
Route Type
Loop

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Added by Janson Wigo

Lake Chabot has an approximately 8.5-mile trail circumnavigates this scenic East Bay lake. The trail can get crowded as the day progresses, so best to get on it early. Fishing is popular and the lake is well-stocked with trout and catfish. Bait and tackle are available at the Lake Chabot Marina Cafe.

Looking for a fun day on a lake, but don't want to drive too far? We recommend heading out to the East Bay where you can combine a nice hike with an afternoon of fishing. This moderately challenging hike remains scenic throughout the 8.5 mile trek around the lake, and offers many opportunities for beautiful photos. Once you've completed the hike, head over to the Lake Chabot Marina Cafe for lunch and to pick up any bait and tackle you might need. You can rent boats, canoes, and kayaks at the marina as well.

And just in case fishing isn't your thing, there's a disc golf course at Chabot that you can hit post-hike as well. As you wrap up your day, plan to grab a bite and replenish at Fifth Wheel.

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Adrian Nguyen
11/27/2025
They stock trout during the winter, but the bass fishing and carp fishing is pretty good during the warmer months. The back side of ...
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Andy
11/23/2020
Cool lake
Did not realize this lake was mostly for fishing. Hiked around it and had great views.
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Elena P
7/24/2020
Nice lake
I've never fished here before, but it seems super fun! I volunteered to be a water aid during a 5k/10k/half marathon here with ...
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Woo Jin Park
5/27/2014
Make sure you look up youtube videos on how to use a worm blower. We had no idea what it was, but turns out ...
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Woo Jin Park
5/27/2014
There are two main hikes to do around the lake-- a ~9 miler and a ~12 miler. The latter is shared with bikers. ...
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Karl Glaub
5/13/2014
To increase your odds, call the Marina bait shop before heading there to fish and ask when they are scheduled to stock the lake with trout.
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