The Mercury News

Delta Coves

- Sandy Lek at (925) 847-2135 slek@bayareanew­sgroup.com

communitie­s require a long commute to reach the skiing sloughs, Delta Coves offers the equivalent of a backstage pass to the action. Early risers can get out on the still water for a morning of skiing, wakeboardi­ng or wakesurfin­g, and still have time to get to the office. On weekends, those same enthusiast­s can come back home for breakfast after a morning session — then go right back out again until lunch.

The Delta, however, isn’t just about going fast. Its waterways are equally conducive to a quiet jaunt in a kayak or on a stand-up paddleboar­d, or a leisurely cruise to take in the region’s natural beauty. The coves and channels near Delta Coves are also prime territory for fishing, with a range of species luring anglers year-round. In fact, the Delta is considered one of the top 5 bass-fishing destinatio­ns in the United States, and its annual Rio Vista Bass Derby & Festival, a threeday celebratio­n held each October, is the oldest such tournament on the West Coast.

The area around Delta Coves is also a hot spot for catfish, sturgeon, salmon, shad and other species. The community’s proximity to good fishing holes means that residents can get an early jump on other anglers — and get to know the best spots like only a local can.

Delta Coves residents can even fish — and swim — off their own private docks. The community’s lagoon stretches throughout the developmen­t, offering a tranquil place to drop a line, take a swim or go for a paddle. The protected harbor is also a perfect place to learn early boating and floating skills — all just right out your back door.

That back door is the key to the water-based lifestyle at Delta Coves. With a spacious back deck and private dock, each house at the community is a gateway to the great California waterway, where sport, leisure, education, friendship and nature all combine.

To learn more about Delta Coves and sign up for exclusive updates, please visit www.delta coves.com.

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