October 8th, 2008 — Boat Ramp, Boating, CA, Camping, Fishing, Lakes, Marina, Rentals
Lake Siskiyou is located near: Mount Shasta, CA
Phone: 1-888-926-2618
About the Lake:
This gorgeous lake was formed by damming the upper portion of the Sacramento River. You can see Mount Shasta from anywhere on the lake and it is truly one of the most picturesque lakes we have ever visited. You'll feel like you've stepped out of a postcard. The entire lake and surrounding camping areas take up about 250 acres total, and the lake is served by one marina and resort, detailed below.
Is there a boat ramp?
Yes, the marina has a boat ramp on site.
Is camping allowed?
Yes, there are several campsites and RV hookups located at the Siskiyou Resort. We've detailed the costs for these sites below.
Are there any boating restrictions?
All boats must be operated under State laws. Boating licenses are required.
Are there any fishing regulations?
Yes, anyone fishing must have a California state fishing license. One can be purchased at the marina if you do not have one. There are also daily limits on each type of fish in the lake.
Special Notes:
Please note that the lake is only open from April 1st to October 31st, and dates may change according to current weather conditions. It is always best to call ahead and reserve your campsite if you plan on visiting. There are moorings at the marina, which we've detailed below, but again, during peak times it is best to reserve your mooring ahead of time or at least check to see if they will have room for you.
If you prefer not to bring your own boat, there are plenty of rentals and we found that they were all in excellent condition. The campsites are also well cared for and overall, you could not ask for a nicer place to visit. We were in awe of surroundings and this is one lake where you can come close to finding total peace and quiet. The fishing was also very good and we had an incredible time during our stay. Highly recommended!
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Nearby Resorts and Marina:
Lake Siskiyou Resort
P.O. Box 276
Mt. Shasta, CA 96067
Phone: (530) 926-2618
Toll Free: 1-888-926-2618
Boat Rentals and Camping Fees per marina management:
(Security & damage deposit required)
* Beach Water Toys $6 to $12/hr.
* 14' Motorized Fisher (600 lbs max).......$15/hr $50/4hrs (free gas)
* 14' Deluxe Fisher (600 lbs max).............$80/4hrs (free gas)
* 22' Patio Boat (1000 lbs max) ................$35/hr $125/4hrs (free gas)
* Party Barge (2000 lbs max)................... $50/hr $175/4hrs (free gas)
* Party Barge EX (2000 lbs max)..............$60/hr $200/4hrs (free gas)
* Super Barge (5000 lbs max).................. $70/hr $250/4hrs (free gas)
* Note:1 hour deposit required to reserve powered boats. All hours paid in advance,Two Hour Minimum, No Refunds.
* Boat Mooring ................... $5/$10/day - $60/wk - $200/mo
* Lot storage (Boat or RV)...$2/day - $12/wk - $50/mo
Overnight Camping
* Base rates include: 2 persons, children under age 6, and one vehicle per site.
* Extra people over age 6...$3/nite...Extra\Tow vehicles, Boats..$5/nite...Pets(each)..$2/nite
* Sites must be vacated by 1 PM. May stay in park till dark.
* We collect 8% Transient Occupancy Tax for the county on all overnight lodging fees.
* A $3.50 non-refundable fee and one night's base rate deposit per site is required to make reservations.
* Cancellations must be made 7 days in advance to receive refund less a $5 per site processing fee.
Daily Base Rate for Dry, tent or RV - $20.00
Electric and Water - $25.50
Electric, Water, Sewer (must have RV) - $29.00
Boats, Extra Vehicles, Tow Vehicles - $5.00
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March 13th, 2008 — Alameda, Coyote Point, Delta, Duxbury, Farallon Islands, Fishing, Half Moon Bay, Oyster Point, Point Reyes, Richardson Bay, Rocky Point, Sacramento, Salmon, San Francisco Bay, San Pablo Bay, Sausalito, Tiburon
From the Contra Costa Times (http://www.contracostatimes.com/search/ci_8557645):
Unprecedented collapse in fish population forces cancellation among West Coast states
Early season salmon fishing off the coasts of California and most of Oregon was shut down Wednesday by federal regulators responding to an unprecedented collapse of salmon populations along the West Coast.
The actions affect commercial and recreational fishing seasons either underway or scheduled to open in the coming weeks. When they meet again next month, regulators are likely to close the bigger fishing seasons that come later in the year.
Specifically, a small recreational fishing season off Fort Bragg that opened in mid-February will close April 1. Other recreational fishing seasons from San Francisco to the Mexican border that were scheduled to open April 5 have been closed.
Commercial fishing that was scheduled to open off Fort Bragg on April 7 was also closed.
In Oregon, the start of recreational and commercial seasons that were set to open March 15 were delayed to April 15, but it appears likely that those seasons will be closed when the Pacific Fishery Management Council meets again in early April.
The actions were in response to major declines in salmon populations that were especially pronounced in California's Sacramento River fall run of chinook salmon, which produced more than 80 percent of the salmon caught off the California coast.
Last year's return of spawning adults was less than 90,000, the second lowest figure on record. Worse, the number of returning two-year-olds -- a key predictor of the 2008 return -- was a record low, meaning this year is likely to be much worse.
On Tuesday, scientists informed the council that even without any salmon fishing at all, the return of Sacramento River fall run was expected to be fewer than 60,000, or less than half of the minimum target set by regulations.
"There's not going to be any fisheries this year that have any impacts on the Central Valley run," said Duncan MacLean, a commercial salmon fisherman from Half Moon Bay and the industry's California representative to the council.
"I'm totally disgusted," he added. "I am sick and tired of putting myself and my family through this."
Agency scientists for the most part have blamed a shift in ocean conditions along the West Coast for the problems. But others, including the head of the fishery management council, contend that shift cannot account for the severity of the problem with Sacramento River salmon.
MacLean and many other anglers blame the problem instead on water management in the Delta and throughout the Central Valley.
"This is like going to debtors prison for your father's sins," MacLean said. "This is working it's way up the food chain. It started with the Delta smelt (which appears to be close to extinction), and it's working it's way up."
Mike Taugher covers natural resources. Reach him at 925-943-8257 or mtaugher@bayareanewsgroup.com.
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January 29th, 2008 — Delta, Sacramento, Salmon, San Francisco Bay
California Salmon are disappearing. The number of King Salmon (aka the Chinook) returning to the Sacramento watershed was at a near record low low and an 88% drop from the population 5 years ago. Calif. salmon population declines.
Regulators are still trying to understand the reasons for the shrinking number of spawners; some scientists believe it could be related to changes in the ocean linked to global warming.
Some fishermen and environmentalists believe the sharp decline is related to increased water exports from the San Joaquin-Sacramento River Delta, which supplies drinking water to millions of people in dry Southern California, as well as irrigation for America's most fertile farming region.
"It's time to reduce pumping of delta waters before we destroy the fish and wildlife species we appreciate so much in California," said Mike Sherwood, an attorney for Earthjustice.
Only about 90,000 returning adult salmon were counted in the Central Valley in 2007, the second lowest number on record, the memo said. The population was at 277,000 in 2006 and 804,000 five years ago.
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"The magnitude of the low abundance ... is such that the opening of all marine and freshwater fisheries impacting this important salmon stock will be questioned," he said.
It's only the second time in 35 years that the Central Valley has not met the agency's conservation goal of 122,000 to 180,000 returning fish, according to the council, which regulates Pacific Coast fisheries.
More worrisome is that only about 2,000 2-year-old juvenile chinooks — used to predict returns of adult spawners in the coming season — returned to the Central Valley last year, by far the lowest number ever counted. On average, about 40,000 juveniles, or "jacks," return each year.
Salmon that spawn in Central Valley rivers form the backbone of the West Coast's commercial and recreational salmon fishery and are caught by fishermen from Southern California to British Columbia.
"Sacramento fish are really what the fishery depends on," said Chuck Tracy, the council's salmon management officer.
Not long ago, salmon restoration efforts in the Sacramento watershed were being touted as a wildlife management success story. But recent years have seen populations dwindle in many Western rivers, and scientists are trying to understand why.
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