Sacramento River
A Guide to Recreation and Public Access
Lower Sherman Island Wildlife Area
Access Site Details
Rivermile: 3
Owner: Department of Fish and Game (DFG) (916) 358-2900
City: Rio Vista
County: Sacramento
Ownership: Public
Public Access: yes
Location: Click Here
Related Website: Click Here
Acres: 3
Access Via: River only
Fishing Regulations: Click Here
Fishing Supplement: Click Here
Activities Available
• Motor Boating
• Kayaking/Canoeing
• Fishing
• Hunting
• Swimming
• Birding
• Nature Observation
• Nature Walk
• Walking
• Hiking
Location Description
Hwy 160 to Sherman Island Rd. to Mayberry Slough near the confluence of the Sacramento and San Joaquin Rivers.
Site Description
Wildlife area with hunting and fishing allowed, during their respective seasons. See current regulations:
Vegetation Wildlife
Riparian marshland with willows and cottonwoods. Fish and reptile species consist of the Common carp, Crappie, Striped bass, Sturgeon, White catfish, gopher snakes and western pond turtles. There are hundreds of different bird species such as, the golden eagle, mallard duck, red-tailed hawk, bald eagle, Canadian goose, cinnamon teal, ring-necked pheasant, ruddy duck, wood duck and many more. The mammals in the area include American beaver American mink black-tailed, jackrabbit Common muskrat, Desert cottontail, Northern river otter, Raccoon, striped skunk,Virginia opossum.
Current Land Use
Wildlife area
Adjacent Land Use
Sherman Island County Park
Access Description
Some locations can only be accessed by boat.
Facility Signage
• Entrance