Lake Almanor

 Lake Almanor is located in Chester, CA

Phone: (800) 624-8087

Lake Almanor

About the Lake:

This is one of the largest man made lakes in California. It was constructed in 1914 and is an incredible place to fish for trout. Please keep in mind that due to its high elevation, this lake can freeze over at times. Please call ahead if you are planning on visiting the lakes during the summer months.

Boat Launches:

#01 Forest Service Ramp (Canyon Dam Picnic Area)

Junction of Hwy. 147 and Hwy. 89, Canyon Dam CA 95923

Picnic tables and fire pits, restrooms, 3 lane ramp, launch/load dock, no fee

#05 Forest Service Ramp (West Shore)

1 mi. off Hwy. 89 on Almanor Drive West, Canyon Dam CA 95923

Located in the U.S.F.S campground area, restrooms, public beach, launch/load dock, no fee

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Camping

Is camping allowed? Yes, camping is allowed at this lake. However, you can only camp in the designated areas. Please check with lake management for more information.

Boating restrictions:

Visitors are not allowed to stay in their boats overnight. Although mooring is provided at the lake, visitors are asked not to leave their boats unattended at any time. The moorings are for the purposes of launching and landing only.

How big is the lake? The surface area of the lake is 28,000 acres

Fishing

What kind of fish can be found in the lake? Trout, salmon, bass and catfish can all be found here.

Are there any limitations or seasons for these fish? Yes, according to lake management:

Trout and salmon: Open season all year. Limit: five trout or salmon in combination.

Bass: Open season all year. Limit: five bass. Minimum length: none.

Catfish: Open season all year. Limit: twenty (except Bullheads no limit.)

Special notes:

At times, islands in the lake may be submerged. Please use caution and ask lake management about which areas need to be avoided at certain times of the year.

Nearby resorts and marinas:

Wilson's Camp Prattville

2930 Lake Almanor Dr. West, Canyon Dam, CA 95923 (530) 259-2464

Cabins, lodges, marina, boat docks

Lake Almanor Resort

2706 Big Springs Rd., Lake Almanor 96137 (530) 596-3337

Boat ramp, dock, cabins, rentals, store

Big Cove Resort

442 Peninsula Dr., Lake Almanor 96137 (530) 596-3349

Cabins, RV, boat dock

Kokanee Lodge

452 Peninsula Dr., Lake Almanor 96137 (530) 596-3215

Mooring, store, rentals

Lake Haven Resort

7329 Hwy. 147, Eastshore Lake Almanor 96137 (530) 596-3249

Marina, boat ramp, hookups

Lassen View Resort

7457 Hwy. 147, Eastshore Lake Almanor 96137 (530) 596-3437

Ramp, store, boat rentals, marina

Leisure Trailer Park

P.O. Box 1164, Chester 96020 (530) 258-2302

RV sites

Little Norway Resort

432 Peninsula Dr., Lake Almanor 96137 (530) 596-3225

Cabins and marina

Plumas Pines Resort

3000 Almanor Dr. West, Canyon Dam 95923 (530) 259-4343

Motel and boat ramp

Lichti's Lakeside Resort

300 Peninsula Dr., Lake Almanor 96137 (530) 596-3959

Marina, units

19 Lake Cove Resort and Marina

3584 Hwy. 147, Eastshore Lake Almanor 96137

P.O. Box 68, Canyon Dam 95923 (530) 284-7697

Boat ramp, docks, cabins

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