Stevens Creek Reservoir
- Type
- County park reservoir
- Address
- 11401 Stevens Canyon Rd., Cupertino, CA 95014
- Size
- 87 acres
- Allowed
- Electric motors up to 5 hp and paddle craft
- Boat launch
- Kayak & SUP
- Fishing
- Restrooms
About this lake
Stevens Creek Reservoir is an 87-acre lake in Stevens Creek County Park in the foothills above Cupertino.
On the water
Only limited-power boats can launch: electric motors of 5 horsepower or less, kayaks, canoes, paddleboards and float tubes. The boating season runs from mid-April to mid-October, with every boat inspected before launch.
Fishing and the park
Anglers catch black bass, largemouth bass, catfish and crappie. The Lakeshore picnic area is the park's most popular, and more than 9 miles of trails connect to Fremont Older Open Space Preserve.
Getting there & access
Getting there
The boat launch is at 11401 Stevens Canyon Road in Cupertino; launch hours are 8 a.m. to 30 minutes before sunset.
Inspection and quarantine
Every boat is inspected before launch. Since September 14, 2026, boats without an approved county band (seal) must sit out a 30-day quarantine, so keep the band on between trips.
Fees
Daily launch is $9 for registered powerboats, $5 for other boats and $3 for paddleboards or float tubes, plus a daily inspection fee of $7, $4 or $2. Annual passes are sold through the county.
- Boating season
- Mid-April to mid-October
- Park office
- (408) 867-3654
What's here
Launch
Launch with a carry-down walkway and boarding float
Kayaking
Kayaks, canoes, paddleboards and float tubes allowed in season
Fishing
Black bass, largemouth bass, catfish and crappie
Restrooms
Restrooms near the launch
Trails
More than 9 miles of trails
Rules & official resources
- California Boater Card required for all operators of motorized vessels, regardless of age, since January 1, 2025dbw.parks.ca.gov ↗
- Limited power only: electric motors of 5 horsepower or less, plus non-powered craftparks.santaclaracounty.gov ↗
- Boating season mid-April to mid-Octoberparks.santaclaracounty.gov ↗
- All vessels are inspected; DMV registration and the mussel-fee sticker must be current before arrivalparks.santaclaracounty.gov ↗
- Vessels arriving without an approved Santa Clara County band (seal) must complete a 30-day quarantine, starting September 14, 2026parks.santaclaracounty.gov ↗
- No swimming in any Santa Clara County Parks watersparks.santaclaracounty.gov ↗
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