This modest lake sits on a broad bench in a basin shadowed by large fir trees. Eastern Brook and rainbow trout fishing is often productive in spring and fall; stocked with rainbow (2000). This is good lake for families with kids in the age 6-10 age group.
| Elevation | Surface (Acre Feet) | Max Depth (Limited Fish) |
County | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max | Summer | |||
| 7460 feet (Usually freezes over) |
8.4 | 7.5 | 19 feet (No, Over 10 feet) |
Nevada |
| Management | Planting Frequency | Last Year Planted | Adult Sizes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural evolution | Several times during summer | 2003 |
Access via Summit Lake Trail, the Donner Lake Rim Trail from the Tahoe Donner Ski Area, and via the 4-wheel drive road approaching the lake from the east and Negro Canyon (Donner Lake exit off I-80). Undeveloped Off-road Vehicle camping sites adjacent to lake are popular. See Donner Summit Map.