Fay Island was dredge-cut off from Bacon Island in the early 20th century, and born as a duck-hunting club. The club was successful, and has hosted notables such as John Wayne and Clark Gable.

Water Reclamation District 2113 was formed to maintain Fay Island's flood control works by order of the Supervisors of San Joaquin County in 1981.

In the early 2000’s the island was purchased by a group of families and used as a vacation property for the next 20 years. It now serves as an amazing VRBO by summer, and a private duck hunting club in the winter months.

Fay Island also supports an organic farm, and goats & sheep for grazing.