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Which California lakes are best to visit this summer? Here are 50 close to the Bay Area
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Men fish near Pleasure Cove at Lake Berryessa, which is in better shape than nearby Lake Sonoma and Lake Mendocino.John Storey / Special to the ChronicleShow MoreShow Less
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Two men fish near Pleasure Cove Marina at Lake Berryessa in Napa, Calif. on March 6th, 2021John Storey / Special to the ChronicleShow MoreShow Less
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With catastrophic drought forecast this summer, more than 50 recreational lakes across the state will look like silver dollars in a field of pennies for people hoping to escape the heat.