By JASON CAMPBELL 209 reporter Want to go fishing but don’t have the time to take a drive up into the mountains? Don’t worry – with both the Stanislaus and San Joaquin rivers right in our backyard, you’ll be able to scratch your itch without having to rack up the miles on your vehicle. Here are some ideas of places worth checking out if you’re looking to land a decent fish and enjoy the peaceful scenery that is around us. *Caswell Memorial State Park – Located just outside of Manteca, this rare gem that boasts acres and acres of old growth oak trees that have remained untouched along the banks of the Stanislaus River offer some of the rare beauty found at the higher elevations but within a 15 minute drive from your front door.
Plenty of fishing spots along SJ, Stanislaus