Gold Lake
DESCRIPTION:
Large, scenic, lake. Very popular and deservedly so. Boat ramp newly extended for when lake levels are down. It’s often windy so small boats need to be aware. Small sailboats like to use the lake.
| Elevation | Surface (Acre Feet) | Max Depth (Limited Fish) |
County | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max | Summer | |||
| 5720 feet (Can freeze over) |
13.8 | 13.0 | 88 feet (No, Over 10 feet) |
Plumas |
| Management | Planting Frequency | Last Year Planted | Adult Sizes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural evolution | Several times during summer | 2004 |
DIRECTIONS:
To Gold Lake
Access off of Gold Lake Road and the Gold Lake Primitive Camping & Day Use Area as well as the Gold Lake Off-highway Vehicle Camp and 4-wheel drive road. See Lakes Basin Map.
ACTIVITIES:
Underwater Diving (Rating: Good)
Clarity is marginal. Watch for powerboats.
