The hike to the lake and the view are usually better than the fishing -- but then views are terrific, especially if you scramble the few feet above the lake to the Sierra Crest. That’s Warren Lake in the gorge to the east. Paradise Lake is one of my all-time favorites.
| Elevation | Surface (Acre Feet) | Max Depth (Limited Fish) |
County | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max | Summer | |||
| 7700 feet (Usually freezes over) |
20.0 | 20.0 | 28 feet (No, Over 10 feet) |
Nevada |
| Management | Planting Frequency | Last Year Planted | Adult Sizes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural evolution | Several times during summer | 2003 |
Access with the Paradise Lake via the PCT (Pacific Crest Trail) & Cross-country route. See Donner Summit Map.