Quote Originally Posted by OceanSunfish View Post
Have you thought about putting your Kayak in at Antioch Marina? It's big water, but not much different vs. navigating the SJ upriver. Sherman Lake Boat Ramp is Sacramento County so the annual pass for the county applies. Antioch or Big Break accesses would save you bridge toll if you're coming from Martinez.

The "west bank" has become very popular with Kayak fisherman and I surmise they access from Sherman Lake ramp. They are not fly fishing, but nonetheless, the kayak fisherman are figuring out how it can work for them......
Forgot to add that I think the Delta is quite the place for Kayak fishing platforms. The fishery/bait production is not consistently what it was decades ago so you're not missing out on a wide open bite somewhere to which you would look over your shoulder or check in with friends, etc. then zoom over in your motor boat.

The glide type swimbaits and casting gear is incredibly ideal for kayak fishing the delta for striped bass. For some dedicated gear anglers, the fishery has become quality vs. quantity. Many are out there to get the loner bigger fish as opposed to the "cookie cutter" juveniles. You can be very surgical with a kayak.

With the ecosystem decline continuing, the CA F&G Commission and CA DFW not supporting Striped Bass, and all the other detriments to the fishery, I actually believe there will be more Kayaks used to fish from in the delta vs. expensive-to-operate-boats. The kayak costs scale with the fishery and the fishing will be quite satisfactory. No gas consumption other than a vehicle and very intimate fishing experience to boot. I see more and more kayaks with each year. Fun stuff.