Keswick Reservoir is an outdoor
paradise of fresh sparkling, blue water,
awe-inspiring inlets, investigative hiking
and biking trails, first-class kayak
fishing, and so much more.
Keswick Reservoir is the afterbay of Shasta
Lake, which is one of the largest lakes in
California. It is located 9-miles
downriver from Shasta Dam. The dam creates
Keswick Reservoir, afterbay for Shasta Lake.
The dam has fish trapping facilities in
conjunction with the Coleman Fish Hatchery,
25-miles downstream on Battle Creek.
Although, California Department of Fish and
Game occasionally plants fish in the Keswick
Reservoir, the majority of the fish taken
here are native. There is a healthy
population of wild trout, including German
browns and rainbows, but Keswick Reservoir
does not have salmon or steelhead. The
reservoir shares attributes of both lake and
stream offering fly, spin, and bait fishing.
Wild rainbow trout to 19 pounds provide
sufficient motivation.
As you paddle over the calm waters enclosed
by natural beauty, you can get up close and
personal with wildlife while on the water
here. Paddlers should plan to bring
a picnic and beverages, since there are no
restaurants or stores in the immediate
vicinity.
Keswick Reservoir offers a post-card ready
paddling experience for beginners, families,
or anyone who loves being out on the water.
Map of Keswick Reservoir
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