The San Antonio River Authority provides one access point to Lake Calaveras. The authority maintains a concession building with food, beverages, and fishing tackle and supplies. Fishing licenses are sold on site. Most species are currently regulated under statewide regulations . The main cover is provided by cattails and bulrush along the shoreline.
Structure includes rock rip-rap along dam, intake canal and other stretches of shoreline.
The peak fishing period for channel catfish is March through May, although they are harvested year round. Some of the best baits include stinkbaits, tilapia, chicken liver and shad. March through August are great months to catch the red drum or redfish. Crawfish and tilapia are very good natural baits, while good artificials include gold and silver spoons and rattletraps. May. Good natural baits include chicken liver, sunfish and shad, while good artificials include spoons and rattle traps.