Siskiyou Lake
Lake Siskiyou is located approximately 65 miles northwest of Redding at an elevation of 3,181 feet, resting in the shadows of Mount Shasta. The lake has 5.5 miles of shoreline and with a surface area of 435 acres surrounded by majestic pine trees. Excellent camping facilities are located at the lake suitable for tent, group, or RV's; full hook-ups available. All boating is permitted although limited to a 10 mph speed restriction. The lake has a full service marina with rental boats and improved launch facilities. Siskiyou is well noted by fisherman for the excellent trout fishing and wide variety, including, rainbow, brown, Kamloop, and brook trout. For more information contact Lake Siskiyou (530) 926-2618, Lake Siskiyou Marina at (530) 926-2617.
Spaulding Lake
Lake Spaulding is located approximately 30 miles west of Truckee at an elevation of 5,015 feet in the Sierra Nevada mountains. Spaulding has a surface area of 698 acres and is surrounded by granite rocks and conifer forested hillside. The lake has one campground that is suitable for tents of RV's and one undeveloped boat-in camping area. All boating is allowed including water-skiing and jet-skis, however, lake levels drop dramatically in the summer months making it difficult for launching. Fishing consists of rainbow and brown trout with excellent quality fish usually among the limits. For more information call PG&E Land Projects at (916) 386-5164.
Stampede Reservoir
Stampede Reservoir is located approximately 15 miles north of Truckee at an elevation of 5,949 feet in the Tahoe National Forest. The lake has a surface area of 3,450 acres and 25 miles of sage and coniferous shoreline. There are several campgrounds at the lake operated by the USFS that are suitable for tent, RV's or group camping. All boating is permitted as well as water-skiing, jet-skis, and swimming. Water levels drop dramatically toward the end of summer, however, extended low water launch ramps are available. Stampede holds a large number of trophy class rainbow and brown trout and the fisherman is commonly well rewarded. For more information call Truckee Ranger District (530) 478-6257. Tight Lines Guide Service at (530) 273-1986. Camping Reservations (800) 280-CAMP.
Trinity Lake
Trinity Lake is located just north of Redding along Interstate 5 at an elevation of 2,370 feet in the beautiful Trinity Alps. Trinity has 147 miles of pine, cedar, and oak covered shoreline with 16,400 surface acres of water. Many campgrounds are located around the lake offering group, RV, or tent camping. All boating is permitted as well as water-skiing, jet-skis, and swimming. There are full service marinas with fishing, skiing, and houseboat rentals and improved launching facilities. Trinity holds a good population of trout, catfish, bass, bluegill, and kokanee salmon. For more information contact the USFS at (530) 623-2121. Wyntoon Resort (530) 266-3337. Cedar Stock Resort (530) 286-2225 Camping Reservations (800) 280-CAMP. Trinity Apls Marina (530) 286-2282, Trinity Center Marina (530) 286-2225.
West Valley Reservoir
West Valley Reservoir is located approximately 20 miles south of Alturas at an elevation of 4,780 feet. West Valley contains 970 surface acres of water with 7 miles of sparse shoreline. Only primitive camping facilities are available, however, overnight camping in you watercraft is allowed. The lake has one launch ramp and all boating is permitted as well as water-skiing and jet-skis. The lake holds a good population of Eagle Lake trout, catfish, and Sacramento perch. For more information contact the Modoc County Ranger at (530) 233-3939.
Whiskeytown Lake
Whiskeytown Lake is located approximately 10 miles north of Redding at an elevation of 1,210 feet. The lake has 36 miles of coniferous shoreline and 3,250 surface acres of water. There are three campgrounds located around the lake accommodating tent, RV, (to 36 feet) and group camping. All boating is allowed as well as skiing and jet-skis with improved launch facilities and boat rentals available. Whiskeytown is an excellent fishing lake holding both a variety and quality fish, the most popular being trout and bass. For more information contact the Lake Administrator at (530) 241-6584. Oak Bottom Marina (530) 359-2269. Camping Reservations (800) 365-CAMP.
Northern California Lakes(Pillsbury-Shastina)
