Bass Fishing at Sierra Lake

Sierra Lake, also known as Lumot Lake is a man-made water reservoir located in Brgy. Lumot in Cavinti, Laguna and lies in the Sierra Madre Mountain ranges. The lake was created when Lumot Dam, an embankment dam, was constructed damming the Lumot River, creating an auxiliary water reservoir for Lake Caliraya as part of the Kalayaan Pumped-Storage Hydroelectric Plant

Sierra Lake is less known to the passersby who probably think it is still Caliraya Lake. In my opinion, I believe it is more beautiful than Caliraya Lake. Like the latter, Sierra Lake is also surrounded by lush vegetation and tall trees. The water is also cleaner and clearer than that of Caliraya Lake. No trash can be found near the lake. 

The lake is a popular watersport and fishing competition spot. Every year the LGU team organizes the watersports tournament and also Bass fishing contest. The lake is rich with fresh water fish such as Tilapia and Large Mouth Bass.Thus, one would occasionally see a group of men fishing on banks of the lake.

The place has the same altitude as Tagaytay City, but with a much cooler breeze and stronger gush of wind making it my favorite getaway during weekend. Boats for rents are available if you want to tour the lake and the nearby islets. Islands (Sundang) with cottages can also be rented for a night.

How to Get There:

1. Ride a bus to Sta. Cruz, Laguna (alight in Pagsawitan).

2. Once in Pagsawitan you can ride jeepneys bound for Lumot.

Sampaloc Lake of San Pablo

Sampaloc Lake is one of the 7 lakes in San Pablo City and is the largest among the lakes found in the city. Nearly half of the lake's depth has a shallow depression at the lake's bottom, indicating its volcanic origin. The lake is dotted with fishpens and small cottages built on stilts.

A scenic view of the surrounding Mt.Banahaw, Mt. Atimla, Imok Hill and Mt. Mabilog can be seen from the viewing deck of the lake. A park was also erected beside the lake where anyone can rent a bike for 20pesos (50 pesos for pedicab) to tour the 3.7kms. circumference of the lake. Pedal boat are also available for rent, unfortunately only 2 are operational and you can rent it 50 per person.

Sampaloc Lake is a nice sidetrip after an ardous hike from Mt.Banahaw, Mt. Cristobal or Mt. Kalisungan.

How to Get There:

1.) Take a bus bound to Lucena (DLTB or Jac Liner), they have terminals in Cubao and LRT Buendia 

2.) Tell the conductor to drop you off in San Pablo City (since, bus were not allowed inside the city you will be drop off at Mahalarlika hiway in San Pablo, you can either ride a trike or take a San Pablo bound jeepneys.

3.) Sampaloc Lake is located beside San Pablo City Hall.

Cruising in Nuvali

Want to enjoy nature at the heart of the city? Then, Nuvali is the place to be. Developed by Ayala Land Corporation, this premiere business estate is located in Sta. Rosa, Laguna - consists of shopping centers, authentic japanese resto (with real Japanese chefs), bazaar on sale and of course it also have companies, among the most prominent companies that can be found are Convergys and IBM. 

But the main attraction however is the man made lake with Kois, and a Speedboat  which cruises across the lake back and forth.

How to Get There:

1. One can ride UV Van Express bound for Nuvali