Pillsbury Lake
Lake Pillsbury is at an elevation of 1,818 feet in the pristine Mendocino National Forest approximately 100 miles from Santa Rosa situated on the famous Eel River. Pillsbury has several campgrounds located at the lake accommodating tents, RV's, and trailers. All boating is allowed including water-skiing and jet-skis as well as overnight boating. There is a full service marina, snack bar, grocery store, and restaurant located near the lake. Rental boats, bait, and tackle are located at the marina along with an improved launch ramp. Fisherman enjoy an abundance of rainbow and brown, sunfish, and an occasional salmon. For more information contact the USFS at (707) 275-2361. Lake Pillsbury Resort (707) 743-1581. Soda Creek Resort (707) 743-1593. Lake County Visitors Center (800) LAKESIDE.
Prosser Creek Reservoir
Prosser creek Reservoir is located approximately 40 miles west of Reno, Nevada In the beautiful Tahoe National Forest at an elevation of 5,715 feet. Prosser is a 740 surface acre lake with 11 miles of sage covered shoreline. All boating is allowed under 10 MPH, no water-skiing or jet-skis allowed although swimming is permitted. There are several camping facilities located around the lake accommodating both tents and RV's with group camping available. Prosser offers some of the finest California trout fishing with both rainbow and brown trout ready to jump on the stringer. For more information call Mountain Hardware at (530) 587-4844. Truckee Ranger District (530) 478-6257. Camping Reservations (800) 280-CAMP.
Rollins Lake
Rollins Lake is located approximately 50 miles east of Sacramento in the majestic Western Sierra's. Rollins has a surface area of 825 acres with 26 miles of oak and pine covered shoreline. There are several camping facilities located near the lake suitable for tents, RV's, or group camping as well as boat-in camp sites only accessible by boat, here is a map of the Peninsula Campground. All boating is permitted as well as water-skiing and jet-skis with a full service marina with rentals and supplies. Rollins has four improved launch facilities making it more convenient and less crowded. Rollins holds a large population of trout and a wide variety of species, including, rainbow, brown, cutthroat, and Eagle Lake along with sunfish, bass, catfish, and kokanee salmon. For more information contact. Rollins Lake Resort (530) 346-2837. Greenhorn Campground (530) 6100. Orchard Springs Campground (530) 346-2212.
Round Valley Reservoir
Round Valley Reservoir is located approximately 3 miles west of Greenville in the beautiful Plumas National Forest at an elevation of 4,600 feet. There is one campground located at the lake with 50 sites suitable for tents, RV's, or trailers with hot showers available. Boating is allowed but limited to fishing only with a 7.5 HP limit. No swimming or body contact with the water is permitted. There is one launch ramp and boat rentals are available. Round Valley Reservoir is famous for it's excellent black bass fishing, as well as quality catfish and bluegill. For more information contact the Round Valley Resort at (530) 258-7751. Plumas County Visitors Bureau (800) 326-2247.
Ruth Lake
Ruth lake is located between Red Bluff and Eureka on highway 36 at an elevation of 2,650 feet. Ruth lake was formed in 1962 by the damming of the Mad River and has a surface area of 1,200 acres. All boating is permitted as well as jet-skis, water-skiing, and swimming. There are several campgrounds located on the east side of the lake accommodating tents, RV's and trailers as well as a group camping area. The lake has a full service marina with boat rentals available and improved launching facilities. for the fisherman Ruth Lake offers a good population of rainbow trout, bass, and catfish and an occasional kokanee salmon. For more information contact Ruth Lake Community Services at (707) 574-6332. Lake Marina (707) 574-6524.
Shastina Lake
Lake Shastina is located approximately 30 miles south of Yreka in the shadows of Mt. Shasta on the Shasta River. Shastina does not have camping facilities but nearby Juanita lake does. All boating is permitted as well as water-skiing and swimming. Boat rentals are available at the marina. Tennis, golf, and a water slide offer added attractions for the outdoor enthusiast. Lake Shastina is well noted by local fishermen as an excellent trout fishery and the lake also holds a decent population of bass, bluegill, crappie, and silver salmon. For more information contact Lake Shastina at (530) 938-4624. Goosenest Ranger Station (530) 398-4391.
Northern California Lakes(Manzanita-Oroville)
