Paddle to the middle of the lake, take in a deep
breath of clean mountain air, as you watch the
sky turn amber as the sunsets among the
background scenery. There are still places in
California that are virtually untouched by human
influence.
Medicine Lake is considered one of the most
gorgeous lakes in California. It is located
far off the beaten path, but the long drive
is worth every bump when you catch that
first breath-taking glance of the lake
sparkling against a backdrop of thick woods.
Once the center of a volcano, this 640 acre
lake is said to be at least 150 feet deep in
places. It’s deep blue in color and doesn’t
have any water coming in or out of the lake
except for rainfall and snowmelt.
The lake lies within walking distance of the
campsites. There is camping in four national
forest campgrounds located along the
northeast side of the lake. All the
campgrounds offer swimming, motorized
boating or kayaking and canoeing.
Waterskiing is allowed on the lake during
specified hours.
Fishermen will find a variety of fish,
including rainbow trout and brown trout
here.
Whether
you’re spinning, fly-fishing or bait
casting, your chances of getting a bite here
are good. So grab your favorite fly-fishing
rod and reel, and head out to Medicine Lake.
