Unfortunately, the lake is still presently
dry due to the prolonged drought conditions
in Southern California.Paddle the sparkling water of Lake Hughes and
experience the timeless beauty of the lake in
the sky. At the first light of day, when the sun
casts picture-perfect reflections onto the
water’s surface, is the ideal time to paddle
Lake Hughes. The peaceful atmosphere provides a
soul-stirring paddle. Lake Hughes is one of two
small lakes located in the area that offers a
pleasant interlude and spellbinding scenery.
A thick canopy of trees hugs the shoreline,
which provides a cool retreat from the hot
sun in the summer months. Lake Hughes is an
easy paddle ideal for novice paddlers. It is
often overlooked by visitors due to its
small size, unmarked location, and tiny
parking lot. Picnicking spots are limited.
The lake is tiny with less than one mile of
shoreline. The area is usually not congested
with park visitors even on busy holiday
weekends. Fishing, hiking, and kayaking are
the primary activities here.
Lake Huge is set is a community northwest of
Palmdale, in the Angeles National Forest. It
is a natural fed lake and encounters low
water level conditions during drought years.
The Rock Inn is a must-see historical
landmark located across the street from the
campground.
Anglers can enjoy hooking an abundance of
catfish, bluegill, crappie, bass and red
ear at Lake Hughes. The best time to nab a
bass is in the springtime, but there’s still
good fishing action during the summer for
bass and bluegill.
Map of Lake Hughes
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