Best Bass Lakes of 2012: San Joaquin Delta

The San Joaquin Delta, more commonly known as the California Delta, is a big-bass factory that encompasses more than 1,000 miles of shoreline.

More commonly known as the California Delta, this big-bass factory encompasses more than1,000 miles of shoreline. So, unlike some of the more pressured lakes in this Top 10, you could spend an entire day on the water without seeing another boat. In 1999, Mark Tyler caught the largest fish ever weighed in a Bassmaster tournament, a 14-pound,9-ounce Delta beast. Anglers frequenting this California fishery currently 9-ounce Delta beast. Anglers frequenting this California report that “teeners” like this are possible on any cast.