Hog Back Island Recreation Facility

Im mainly a shoreline fisherman but this place has great access to the river and a small creekside where u can launch your boats from. The hyacinth & vegetation do go out of control sometimes so do be careful; its overgrown throughout some areas and makes it harder for boats to go through and it’s mostly in the summer season where its overgrown the most. Good fishing for bass, mostly largemouth but was pleasantly suprised when i hooked a smallmouth here. Other than that, caught a few keepers here on the creekside as well. (Largemouth bass) There’s a small amount of crappie in the deep vegetation, bluegil near the treeline n dock area however the bigger ones are located near and with the seaweed in the middle of the creek. Sadly, I believe the most of the bluegil may have been fished out, still here though. I also believe carp may have spawned here once a long time ago due to the residing carp population, you’ll literally see a few jump out of the water every 45−1hr. Moreover, the smaller fishes here include, perch although rare now, strangely a small family of albino oscars (gf hooked one not too long ago but it got away) and your normal everyday goldfishes but bigger, also rare but you’ll see them attack ur lure if it’s small enough. Then on the Riverside will be mainly stripers but you’ll get a lot of jet skiers so fishing success there is a bit less but still plausible; would suggest u fish near the rocky side. Caught a few stripers there once, big and small.
Other than that, it’s a good place for family hangouts, it’s spacious, tree cover, a grill station, benches and the park staff is rather friendly as long as you don’t turn it up too much. Otherwise she’d call the Rangers/​sherif and they really do show up; in th end, its a good place, for family hangouts, fishing or really just relaxing and hanging out with your friends.
I recommend it.
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The launch is 5 stars unless there is hyacinth in the water and in the summer they do not do a good job of keeping it under control. It grows out of control clogs both boat launch ramps. Then vehicle drive over and over the dead hyacinth creating a muck on the ramp that makes it slippery and difficult for vehicles to pull boats out. The county needs to do a better job of keeping the hyacinth under control. We pay fees to use this site so use the fees to maintain the boat ramp!

Did not launch from Hog Back, but checked it out from the water. Nice day use areas, but not many great spots to get to and from jet skis. Boat launch ramp was full of floating plants. Large submerged tree across opening to boat launch. Ok for PWC but would be cautious launching larger boat.

Looking for some Delta fun? Go here! Grab your beach chairs and your cooler, its a beautiful Sacramento County park that’s fun for whole family! Lots of fun in the sun on a hot summer day! Boat launch, spaced out picnic areas with plenty of tables and each having their own grills! Bring your volleyball net and ball, bring your Frisbee, bad-​mitten, soccer ball or a football and surly don’t forget your water toys! Big grassy area to play an outdoor game of choice. I’d advise to also grab your easy-​up too! The beach areas are fairly small are mostly located right in front of the picnic table areas, kinda like for use of that family to use and not necessarily big enough for sharing with other groups. So that’s why in a picture I posted, I mentioned that the beach areas are intimate.
365 days a year its a self-​payment kiosk. Grab a permit payment envelope and put your $ 5 (car), or $ 10 (boat) fee in and you’ll be on your way.
Weather you want to BBQ with family & friends and do some fishing or relax under the mature trees and read a novel whilst the kids are swimming, Hogback is the perfect spot. During the summer the place can get quite busy. Hogbacks waterways are along the levee of the Steamboat Slough. The current can at times be swift and be aware of boats, jet skis and kids at all times.
Get there early, as its first come, first served. Trash cans are throughout, please pick up after yourself. There are no services here. Porta potties for restrooms. I did not see a water spicket anywhere either.
To get their from Antioch (west) follow HWY 160 signs, cross over the Isleton Bridge (half yellow and half cement color), follow 160 (take a right), down the road a bit and take your 1^st left turn onto Poverty Rd, then a left again onto Walker Landing Rd. Once you reach Grand Island Rd take your last left. Follow along the levee about 3 – 4 minutes and then you’ll see Hogback on your right.
Oh and bring your kite! Parking lot is perfect on a windy Delta afternoon!
Pets allowed as long as they are leashed at all times.

Great place to bring the family