History & Mission
Our History
The Oakland Casting Club was established in 1941. As a non-profit organization, our goals have always been to help people cast better, to help people understand their tackle more intelligently, and to catch more fish – all in the name of fun.
We are very proud to be the stewards of the Leona Casting Pools. These pools were dedicated June 15, 1958 and our members of The Oakland Casting Club were instrumental in the initiation, funding, design and construction. Our Facilities Committee and our team of volunteers clean and maintain the two casting pools. In recent years, we have developed innovative ways to conserve water, and we are happy to ensure that the public and our members enjoy these world-class casting facilities throughout the year.
Annually, we make donations to organizations that support casting, conservation and service. We are proud to support local, state and national charities. We also partner with organizations such as the Oakland Parks and Recreation to offer casting lessons to youths and adults.
Timeline
1941 – Oakland Casting Club Established
Established first at Lake Temescal, members soon joined other local fishing and casting clubs to establish the Metropolitan Casting Association with the intent of forwarded the idea of constructing a bespoke casting facility in the Oakland area.
1958 – Leona Casting Pools dedicated
The dedication of the Leona Casting Pools on June 15, 1958 was the culmination of a long and arduous campaign by the Metropolitan
Casting Association (of which the Oakland Casting Club was key member) and the Oakland City Parks Commission.
2025 – The Oakland Casting Club Today
Despite a much smaller membership enrollment, the OCC members continue to shine in national and international casting competitions often pitting themselves against clubs 10 times as large. A testament to the club's culture of sharing and learning to excel.
Our Mission
To cast with various types of fishing tackle (fly fishing, plug casting, spinning, etc), so as to improve proficiency in fishing and to enjoy casting for its own sake; and participate in tournament competition, (casting for accuracy or distance) with others similarly inclined; and to try to help other people learn how to use various types of fishing tackle; all for fun and recreation.