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Incomparable paddling and camping opportunities
can be found at this gorgeous high elevation
alpine lake located in the Plumas National
Forest. Gold Lake, unlike the other smaller
lakes in the Lakes Basin Recreational Area,
offers an assortment of aquatic pursuits. It is
open to jet and waterskiing, fishing, sailing,
windsurfing, boating and swimming.
By far one of the most scenic lakes in this
region, Gold Lake is part of the Lakes Basin
Recreation Area. Plenty of paddling,
fishing, camping and hiking opportunities
can be enjoyed at Gold Lake. Lakes Basin
Recreation Area also offers a number of
scenic trails, but it can get crowded on
summer weekends. Avoid shorter hikes on
holiday weekends if you don’t want to run
into more than a handful of people.
Gold Lake has the most diverse fishery of
the lakes in the Lake’s Basin area, which
consist of mackinaw, brook, rainbow and
brown trout. Gold Lake is the largest lake
in the chain and typically holds the biggest
trout. You can find Mackinaw trout down to
100-feet deep in the summer months. The only
drawback about Gold Lake is it is a popular
water and jet skiing and windsurfing
destination, which disrupts the crystal
clear water and scares the fish away.
This
outstanding paddling destination is an ideal
for a family-friendly paddling
 trip.
Whatever your skill level is, Gold Lake
promises to deliver a paddling adventure
that’s perfect for you and your entire
family.
Map of Gold Lake
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