Clear Lake is located in: Lakeport, CA

Phone: (707) 263-9544

About the Lake:

Clear Lake is considered the largest freshwater lake in California and is comprised of more than 68 square miles of water. The lake is at least 45,000 years old and many believe that it can be dated back much further than that. The lake does have algae blooms throughout the year, so it is a good idea to call ahead to lake management if you are concerned about this.

By far, most visitors come for the largemouth bass which can weigh upwards of 16 pounds. The entire area is home to numerous kinds of wildlife and a trip here certainly makes for a relaxing getaway.

Boat Launches:

Clearlake

Redbud Park

14655 Lakeshore Dr., Clearlake 95422 (707) 994-8201

Kelseyville

Lakeside County Park-

1985 Park Dr., Kelseyville 95451

Lakeport

First St., Lakeport 95453

Third St., Lakeport 95453

Fifth St., Lakeport 95453

Clearlake Ave., Lakeport 95453

Lakeshore Blvd. at Crystal Lake Way, Lakeport 95453

Lucerne

Lucerne Harbor County Park-

6225 E. Highway 20, Lucerne 95458

Nice

Hudson Ave., Nice 95464

Camping

Is Camping Allowed? Yes, camping is allowed at the following locations:

H.V. Keeling County Park-

3000 Lakeshore Blvd., Nice 95464

Clear Lake State Park

5300 Soda Bay Rd., Kelseyville, CA 95451, (707) 279-2267 or (800) 444-7275

Camp site and visitor center are located here.

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Boating Restrictions:

There are a few restrictions, such as you must reduce your speed when you are at least 500 feet from shore. Speed limits are posted around the lake.

Fishing

What kind of fish can be found in the lake? Numerous different kinds of fish can be found in the lake including bass, bluegill and catfish.

Are there any fishing restrictions? Yes, according to lake officials:

Bass: Open season, all year. Limit: five. Minimum length: twelve inches

Catfish: Open season, all year. Limit: no limit

Crappie: Open season, all year. Limit: twenty five

Bluegill: Open season, all year. Limit: no limit

Special notes:

Please be advised that due to algae blooms, you may not be able to eat fish caught during certain times of the year.

Nearby resorts and marinas:

The Carriage House

80 Clear Lake Avenue, Lakeport, Ca., (707) 263-0995

Konocti Harbor Resort & Spa

8727 Soda Bay Rd., Kelseyville, CA 95451, (707) 279-4281 or (800) 660-5253

Full Service Marina and camping

Holiday Harbor Marina & R.V. Park

P.O. Box 26, 3605 Lakeshore Blvd., Nice, CA 95464, (707) 274-1136

Full-service marina, boat ramp and camping

Ferndale Resort & Marina

6190 Soda Bay Rd., Kelseyville, CA 95451, (707) 279-4866

Full-service marina, motel units available

Blue Fish Cove

P.O. Box 1252, 10573 E. Highway 20, Clearlake Oaks, CA 95423, (707) 998-1769

Beach cottages and boat rentals.

Lake Haven Motel

P.O. Box 232, 100 Short St. & Highway 20, Clearlake Oaks, CA 95423, (707) 998-3908 or (800) 773-3908

Boat ramp, fishing pier and cottages for rent

Lake Marina Motel

10215 E. Highway 20, Clearlake Oaks, CA 95423, (707) 998-3787

Boat ramp and rentals

Jules Resort

P.O. Box 880, 14195 Lakeshore Dr., Clearlake, CA 95422, (707) 994-6491

Boat docks and cabin rentals

Originally posted 2008-11-09 09:54:28. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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