Closest Town:  Chester, California

Lake Size:  28,000 Acres

Fishing Species:  Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, King Salmon, Coho Salmon, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Catfish

Public Boat Ramps:

Forest Service Ramp (Canyon Dam Picnic Area) - Junction of Hwy. 147 & Hwy. 89

Forest Service Ramp (West Shore) - 1 mile off Hwy. 89 on Almanor Drive West

Lake Notes:  Lake Almanor is one of the largest man-made lakes in California.  Watch for partially submereged islands in the south and southwest shore areas during low lake levels.  Lake Almanor is located in the beautiful Lassen National Forest at an elevation of 4,550 feet.

Lake Almanor Map