Almaden Lake Park

Category: Park in San Jose, California

Address: 6099 Winfield Blvd, San Jose, CA 95120, USA

Phone: +14082775130

Opening hours

Sunday: 7AM–9PM

Monday: 7AM–9PM

Tuesday: 7AM–9PM

Wednesday: 7AM–9PM

Thursday: 7AM–9PM

Friday: 7AM–9PM

Saturday: 7AM–9PM

Reviews

Nahm Lee

May 11, 2022

It is a nice peaceful family oriented park. People from little kids to retirees love walking or biking along trails.

Jeanne Trang

May 1, 2022

i stopped by almaden lake park because of the water lantern festival and when my friends and i first arrived it was still bright out so i was able to get a good look around the area. id say this park is great for kids, family, pets - and there's a lot of spots around the lake to have picnic, benches to relax at, play sports, fishing, and more. definitely would come back to hang out with friends & family!

Narasimha Rao Ajjarapu

Jan 24, 2022

Almaden Lake has some rustic beauty about itself. It has ducks and geese going around, lots of grass, shrubs and trees etc. It is quite different from Leo J Riyan Park, Foster City. The hills in the backdrop add to the beauty of the lake and the sunset is great. However, the Washroom and lawns could be maintained better. How about some small children's park ?

Sai Sravanth

Jan 22, 2022

The place is beautiful in the evening especially during sunset. The trail walk is clean and well maintained too. If you are looking for a walk place with scenic view and a water body to go around, this is definitely the place to go. Please like this review if you found it useful. Thanks !!

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Questions & Answers

Is the fishing right know at almaden lake cant wait to get back out there for some carp fishin my biggest is 24lbz

E. BumbleBud | Dec 30, 2020
Kirk Rose | Dec 31, 2020

Yes & it's good.

Can you fish here?

TomandBianca Estrada | Dec 31, 2018
Patrick Hafner | Jan 1, 2019

Yes. Nice bass lake, some catfish. Loaded with carp. Mercury mine upriver, signs say do not eat. Some cutthroat trout, strict rules for them

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Is BBQ allowed

Abdul | Dec 31, 2018
Cisco Regalado | Jan 1, 2019

Is it OK to bring portable propane barbecue pits?

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Is this a natural lake or artificial?

David Paktor | Jun 3, 2021
Timothy Howard | Jun 4, 2021

I believe that Roshan is just about right, there was a natural waterway that was more creek like that had a natural basin to it and would occasionally flood but when the damn was built they helped mother nature go ahead and make the lake and they've tweaked it here and there to make it what it is now

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Can you eat the fish you catch here?

Aaron Reed | Dec 31, 2019
bianca lukas | Jan 1, 2020

I talked to a fisher man there who does it his catch.

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Can we see fireworks for today *4th of July?

Vivian Thoi | Dec 31, 2019
Vishnu Srinath | Jan 1, 2020

No idea understand it is banned in CA

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When do they stock amd what do they stock with

Demetris Santacruz (Uzi_Koda) | Dec 31, 2019
Matt Nguyen | Jan 1, 2020

I’ve caught several blue gill, some trout although rare, a lot of LMB , recently a 3 lb LMB, and lots of minnows schooling around. Staff is okay with fishing just not swimming or eating the fish.

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When does it open

Johnny Jaime | Dec 31, 2019
Heather May Gonzalez | Jan 1, 2020

At the moment the website says Monday - Sunday: 8 A.M. - one half hour after sunset  Open Memorial Day, July 4th Holiday Monday, Labor Day

Do they use pestisdes at lake almaden on the grounds? And if so isnt that harmfull to the ducks and other animals?

Chrissy Vaught | Dec 31, 2019
Chrissy Vaught | Jan 1, 2020

I have been trying to call the line is always busy

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Anybody knows the lake has big craps I want fishing for big carp Please let me know

K Chang | Dec 31, 2019
NorthSacMac | Jan 1, 2020

Just bring a can of green giant corn, a pole and a rig up with size 4 hooks and swivel sinkers, or sliding sinks and half dozen split shots...and if theres a carp near which im sure there is, get ready for the fight of your life....CHEERS

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WHATS THE STORY ABOUT THE ISLAND WITH A THOUSAND BIRDS AND GEESE OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF LAKE?? BIRD SANCTUARY?? CAN PUBLIC ACCESS IT???

NorthSacMac | Dec 31, 2018
Ray Nielsen | Jan 1, 2019

Yes it a bird sanctuary and there is no public access to. Sometime during the summer they have paddles boat you can go round the island.

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Do you need fishing license

Aaron Gonzales | Dec 31, 2018
NorthSacMac | Jan 1, 2019

YES INDEED...PARK RANGERS AND DFG ARE ALWAYS WITHIN SIGHT....

Are dogs allowed here?

Ellison Chan | Dec 31, 2018
Christian Moreno | Jan 1, 2019

Yes

The children’s playground has a water playground area, when will the water be turned on?

Mylaine P. Lacson | Dec 31, 2018
Cornelius Solomon | Jan 1, 2019

I believe that the powers that be are concerned about water conservation, the sprockets will turned on the buck of time!

Are they having fireworks

Tom Correa | Aug 2, 2021
keith strickland | Aug 3, 2021

Not this year

Do they still have the old Indian cave rooms above Almaden like

Martin Phillips (Marteshawn) | Apr 4, 2021
Naima Morgan | Apr 5, 2021

I don't know. I had no idea of the history but now eager to go and find out

Is the park open today the 31st of December? Thank you.

Frances R | Dec 30, 2020
Synthia Watkins | Dec 31, 2020

Yes it's open today the 31st. It's closed Jan 1st and 2nd though.

Is there free parking nearby or at park?

May Thao | Dec 31, 2019
Anna Lisa Gentile | Jan 1, 2020

Yes, park on one of the streets around, it's free

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Can we swim on this lake

Gerson Ayala | Dec 31, 2019
NorthSacMac | Jan 1, 2020

Only if you want to glow mercury silver colored like the old school temperature thermometers....

Is festival on two days?

Amelia Lopez | Dec 31, 2019
Kamran Najafi | Jan 1, 2020

September 15th

I need license for fishing there?

Juan Carlos Flores | Dec 31, 2019
Jessika Lindstrom | Jan 1, 2020

The water is so polluted with mercury from the silver mines that there are signs every where saying "don't touch the water" but if you want to fish there at your own risk, then yes you'll need a license.

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Do we need permission to put a jumper in the park?

Luis Lechuga | Dec 31, 2019
E. private | Jan 1, 2020

If your asking if you can have a jumper there.. I say call

what species of fish live there?

NorCal Fishing | Dec 31, 2019
NorthSacMac | Jan 1, 2020

Catfish, bullheads, caro, koi carp, bass, crawdads, squawfish, suckers, steelhead (a few left) bluegill, and turtles...turtles galore...

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What time does it open

neisan | Dec 31, 2019
Steph North | Jan 1, 2020

8:30 am

Can I bring an inflatable raft here and paddle around?

Rebekah Mora | Dec 31, 2019
Tony Sawaya | Jan 1, 2020

Nope. No fishing either

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what area of the picnic is first come first serve at almadeden lake

bobbie Tan | Sep 1, 2021
Candace Bush | Sep 2, 2021

You need to pay a permit fee to reserve the covered picnic areas and uncovered for group party area's. $200-$250

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is wine allowed in picnic area?

nicole | Dec 31, 2019
Rakeel Escogido | Jan 1, 2020

Is not forbidden

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What time does movie night start?

RACHEL Johnson | Dec 31, 2019
Kamran Najafi | Jan 1, 2020

8:15 PM

are there tennis courts within the park?

Warren Fan | Dec 31, 2019
Brian Day | Jan 1, 2020

No tennis courts. Great bocce courts though!

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Can i bring my kayak to fishing?

Jorge Zamora | Dec 31, 2019
Jennifer Perkins | Jan 1, 2020

Yes you can

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Entrance fee or fishing, parking ?

K Chang | Dec 31, 2018
Taylor Sanchez | Jan 1, 2019

If you park in the lot theres a fee. I believe its between $5-$10. Street parking is convenient and free

I want fishing for big carp Is it here ? Over 30 inches ...

K Chang | Dec 31, 2018
K Chang | Jan 1, 2019

Anybody knows that somewhere has big carp or gold fish ?

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Do you pay for visiting?

panchita mayorquin | Dec 31, 2018
Han Lie | Jan 1, 2019

No, it's free.

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Is there lost & found in Almaden Lake Park?

Joseph Wahler | Dec 31, 2018
Taylor Sanchez | Jan 1, 2019

I dont think so

Do they have electrical outlets?

Lorenzo Dominguez | Dec 31, 2018
Glenda Farris | Jan 1, 2019

I don't think so i have never seen any.

Can u swim there

Angela Benavidez | Dec 31, 2018
mehrdad khatamian | Jan 1, 2019

No, you can't swim there.

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Can we reserve the picnic area or is it first come first serve?

Bria Moralez | Dec 31, 2018
Edna Swilley | Jan 1, 2019

First come first serve. .😕

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can i fishing this lake now?

Jay M | Dec 31, 2018
Birute Awasthi | Jan 1, 2019

There are signs that say that fishing or swimming is not allowed

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Where is the best place to fish?

Tyrell Strong | Dec 31, 2018
NorthSacMac | Jan 1, 2019

ON COLEMAN RD. SIDE OF LAKE, RIGHT BEFORE BIKE TRAIL VEERS TOWARD PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE...AT BENCH ABOUT 150 FT. FROM BRIDGE....

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can dogs swim here?

Kathy Waddell | Dec 31, 2018
Zach Timms | Jan 1, 2019

I don't believe there are rules against it, but watch out - Almaden lake has very high levels of Mercury - that's why you hardly see people in the lake too often. Should be fine every once in a while, though. tldr there aren't any signs saying you can't so why not? ☺️

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Is fish good to eat ?? And do you plant fish

Jose De Jesus Jr. Sanchez | Dec 31, 2018
NorthSacMac | Jan 1, 2019

NO WAY...UNLESS YOU WANNA BE A RECTAL THEREMOMETER FOR HALLOWEEN...DO NOT EAT ANYTHING FROM THERE, AND WASH YOUR HANDS OR WHEREVER IF YOU GET SPLASHED OR FALL IN....ROTSA RUCK, RAGGY...

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How do i fine what spaces are available to rent on a Saturday this summer?

Barbara Caliz | Dec 31, 2018
Zach Timms | Jan 1, 2019

You can reserve the picnic tables by calling the office, like Veronica said. Or, alternatively, you can arrive early and claim them. Good luck!

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Are portable propane BBQ pit’s allowed here?

Cisco Regalado | Dec 31, 2018
Paul Velasquez | Jan 1, 2019

They have built-in charcoal BBQ pits so i doubt it. You should probably try calling the park just to make sure.

Can we setup a tent here ? For 4-5 hours ?? Small tent for 5-6 ppl.

Sayed Thahaniyath Ali | Dec 31, 2018
Cornelius Solomon | Jan 1, 2019

To be honest, and to be certain I don't know for sure I have seen tents there on the periphery on holidays before however on a regular basis I can't recall!

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I need to contact Lost and Found because I left an important pair of glasses at the park. How can I call that department?

Judy Cerda | Dec 31, 2018
Patrick Hafner | Jan 1, 2019

Go to front gate and pray, good luck.

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Where buy parking permit?

William Burr | Dec 31, 2018
Indra Singhal | Jan 1, 2019

There is a kiosk at the gate that has instructions and a payment box. Don't forget, there is plenty of free street parking available.

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Can I go here after sunset ? Does it really closes at 12 am ?

Sara JUlia Kwidzyńska | Dec 31, 2017
Kari Neves | Jan 1, 2018

Closes at sunset. It is posted

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Are dogs allowed in the park

Fiorebella Fiore | Dec 31, 2017
Frank Junkar | Jan 1, 2018

Yes, on a leash

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There is movement in this park today I do not know what they do or what they do

Clara Padilla Gmail | Dec 31, 2018
Yony Martínez | Jan 1, 2019

Hello clara

Can we go fishing here?

Rzlzx | Dec 31, 2017
Sadek EL-Haggan | Jan 1, 2018

Probably but not much fishes best place for finishing is under the bridge where the water is coming out from the lake to the river

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What time dose Patel boating end please ??

Eve Tapia | Dec 31, 2018
Arthur Sparks | Jan 1, 2019

Paddle boats are closed since no swimming or boating is allowed due to water contamination.

Is swimming allowed?

Aida Taye | Dec 31, 2017
Sandy J-T | Jan 1, 2018

Swimming is not allowed.

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