The short portage from Cascade Reservoir makes this lake a nice flatwater paddling opportunity for canoes or kayaks. The lake sits on a gentle, forested bench before the plunge down to the Royal Gorge.
| Elevation | Surface (Acre Feet) | Max Depth (Limited Fish) |
County | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max | Summer | |||
| 6260 feet (Usually freezes over) |
9.1 | 9.0 | 32 feet (No, Over 10 feet) |
Placer |
| Management | Planting Frequency | Last Year Planted | Adult Sizes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural evolution | Several times during summer | 2003 |
Access via the Palisade Creek Trail or from Cascade Reservoir. See North Fork American River -- East Map.