Stone Lagoon is located on the northern coast about one-hour south of the Oregon border at 20’ feet elevation. The drive through the redwood forest to get to Stone Lagoon is just as breathtaking as the lagoon itself.

The lagoon boasts some of the finest paddling in Northern California. The 10mph boat speed limit and picturesque scenery provide unparalleled paddling in a peaceful atmosphere around its six miles of shoreline.

Massive redwood groves loom up from the shore, which allows only a few pullout locations. A backdrop of exquisite beauty for as far as you can see provides awesome sights. Wildlife is plentiful. There are often sightings of elk, deer, bears, raccoons, otters, seals and whales.

Stone Lagoon provides excellent kayak angling opportunities for coastal cutthroat trout and steelhead. When the sandbar that separates the lagoon’s fresh water from the ocean is breached by high flows, trout enter into the lagoon and many remain in the lagoon year round. The regulations permit keeping two cutthroats with a 14-inch minimum size, but all steelheads must be released. Be sure to check the current regulations governing steelhead and cutthroat trout. October, November, and December are the best months of the year to fish for the big steelhead.

Map of Stone Lagoon

  
 
 
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