Dave, welcome aboard! Have you tried Modesto Reservoir east of town yet? I try to make it out there at least once every spring for smallmouth bass and haven't been skunked yet. Nice grassy areas with picnic tables and very easy water entry. I would think fall would be a decent time too but haven't tried it yet personally.
You should also talk to Bob Nakagawa, owner of the Sierra Anglers fly shop in Modesto -- real nice guy and I'll bet he knows all the waters within striking distance of Modesto.
-- Mike
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