Collins Lake
Collins Lake is located approximately 25 miles north east of Marysville in the pristine Mother Lode Country. Collins rests at an elevation of 1,200 feet and has 13 miles oak and pine covered shoreline. There are two campground located at the lake suitable for tent, trailer, or RV's; full service hook-ups are available. All boating is permitted year-round; water-skiing is only allowed May 15th through September 15th. Boat rentals are available at the marina. Excellent day use facilities including a swimming beach are located on the west side of the lake. Collins is well known for the quality, trophy class trout and also holds a good population of catfish, bluegill, bass, and crappie. For more information contact Collins Lake at (800) 286-0576. On the web at www.collinslake.com
Davis Lake
Lake Davis is located approximately 80 miles south of Susanville at an elevation of 5,775 feet with a surface area of 4,025 acres. Take Interstate 395 south to Hallelujah Junction, west on highway 70, then follow the signs. Lake Davis is a very popular destination for fly fishermen. The western and northern shorelines offer the best access for float tubes. There are several campgrounds in the area, the largest being Grizzly and Grasshopper hosting 125 single-family sites with flush toilets, piped water, fire rings, and garbage service. The maximum stay is 14 days. Swimming and water-skiing are not permitted in the lake. There are several boat launch facilities around the lake with Honker Bay and Lightning Tree being the most popular. Davis holds a good number of rainbow and brown trout as well as a fair population of bass and catfish. For more information contact the Mohawk Ranger Station at (530) 836-2575. Miner Moe's Guide Service (530) 478-1986. Dollard's Sierra Market (530) 832-5251. Grizzly Store & Camp (530) 832-0270. Camping Reservations (800) 280-CAMP.
Donner Lake
Donner Lake rests at an elevation of 5,969 feet in the beautiful Tahoe National Forest 2 miles west of Truckee. Donner has 7.5 miles of alpine covered shoreline and crystal clear blue water. There are three campgrounds offering tent, trailer, or RV camping as well as two resorts located at the lake. All boating is permitted as well as water-skiing and jet-skis. Swimming is permitted and there is a nice swim beach located on the south shore. Donner offers improved launching facilities as well as a full service marina with boat rentals located on the north side of the lake. For the fisherman, Donner holds a good population of rainbow and brown trout as well as kokanee salmon. For more information contact Donner State Park at (530) 582-7892. Mountain Hardware (530) 587-4844. Camping Information (530) 582-7892. Camping Reservations (800) 444-7275.
Eagle Lake
Eagle Lake is located about 17 miles northwest of Susanville at an elevation of 5,100 feet. Eagle Lake contains 27,000 surface acres of water 100 miles of timbered shoreline. The northern end of the lake is mostly characteristic of high desert country. Brush and junipers cover the surrounding area. Rocks and patches of reeds makeup the shoreline. The south end of the lake is forested with pines, cedars, and firs. The Eagle Lake marina and boat launch are located at the south end of the lake. Fishing at Eagle Lake opens each year on the Memorial Day weekend and closes on Dec. 31. Eagle Lake is nationally known for its trophy Eagle Lake Trout. The average size fish caught at Eagle is 3 - 5 pounds with the record fish caught being around 15 pounds. There are several public campgrounds situated at the south end of the lake with flush toilets and piped water. For more information contact the Eagle Lake Ranger District at (530) 257-4188. Sep's Pro Fishing (707) 449-8413. Eagle Lake Marina (530) 825-3454. Camping Reservations (800) 280-CAMP. Eagle Lake RV Park (530) 825-3133.
Frenchman Reservoir
Frenchman Reservoir is situated about 80 miles west of Highway 395, and 25 miles south of Susanville. Frenchman rests at an elevation of 5,558 feet in the Plumas National Forest and has 21 miles of sage and pine covered shoreline. All boating is permitted as well as water-skiing, jet-skis, and overnight boating. Frenchman has two boat ramps that are easily accessible except during severe winter weather. There is one improved and three unimproved campgrounds situated around the lake suitable for tent, RV's and trailers. Frenchman is well known for excellent rainbow and Kamloop trout fishing and also holds a population of catfish. For more information contact the Beckwourth Ranger Station at (530) 836-2575. Wiggin's Trading Post (530) 993-4683. Camping Reservations (800) 280-CAMP. Plumas County Visitors Bureau (800) 326-2247.
Northern CA Lakes (Almanor-Bullards Bar)
