Located in Oakland, California as the central attraction of Temescal Regional Park, Lake Temescal is a reservoir lake that was created when its source; Temescal Creek was dammed in 1868 to fill in the sag pond left behind by the Hayward Fault. It sports a Beach along the northeastern shore, park and picnic benches, full restroom facilities and is a popular fishing site for Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, Redear Sunfish, Bluegill and Catfish. It receives 200 000 visitors annually and is a part of the greater East Bay Regional Park District. There are two monitoring locations at this beach. South is tested for bacterial levels weekly from April to October. The swim area is closed from November through March.

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• Swim Guide - Weather and water quality for Lake Temescal - South and 8,000 other beaches.