This is a truly exhaustive guide to California lakes and rivers and one of the best we have ever come across. With more than 400 bodies of water covered, it’s hard to find any other resource that is this complete. If you are planning a trip to California or just looking for some new places to boat or fish, this is the ideal guide to have.

At first glance, and from looking at the title, you’d think this was a basic roundup of lakes and rivers, but it is so much more. The first chapter covers the basics of buying a boat, and provides some great insight into the equipment you’re going to need for your next adventure. The author then supplies his own personal picks in many different areas. For example, he has his list of the best places for houseboating, the top ten places to fish, etc… This really makes it easy to find the ideal lake or river that will match up with your vacation plans, instead of the other way around.

He logically divides the lakes up into specific areas on the map, making it easy to see just where all the different bodies of water are. The first chapter is devoted to the Redwood Empire and covers the lakes that are found along the Northern California coastline/border with Oregon. From there he breaks it down by county, often grouping a few neighboring counties together.

You’ll get detailed maps of popular lakes as well as everything you’ll need to know before heading out to visit any one of these lakes or rivers. Of note however is the section in the back that goes into more detail on National Parks and covers a few things such as camp etiquette, campsite fees and more.

The section on California boating laws is a must read for anyone that is planning a trip, particularly if you are not a California resident. This is a very concise guide to a very confusing subject. In fact, the author really did a better job of explaining and summing up these laws than the state did in their booklet on the subject. Extremely helpful information for boaters.

That pretty much sums up the entire book. Bottom line – if you are boating or fishing in California you need this book. It’s also a great resource for campers and hikers, since it details some great sites at each of the lakes.

We highly recommend this guide to anyone interested in boating or fishing in California. It clears up all the guesswork and provides a concise but thorough background on these lakes and rivers. This is the perfect gift idea for a fisherman or boater, or even someone that just enjoys exploring the wilderness. We enjoyed the author’s style and it is obvious that he went to a lot of effort in gathering this information. Get a couple of copies and pass them along to friends, they’ll thank you for it!

Originally posted 2008-10-31 05:35:57. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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