When was the last time you went for romantic
paddling weekend getaway? Ward Lake is a nice
pick. It’s the perfect destination for a
peaceful and relaxing weekend. There’s a minimal
amount of traffic here, which provides a
peaceful outing in a stunning setting. Because
of the awe-inspiring beauty, primitive
campgrounds such as the one at Ward Lake may be
challenging to get to, but it is well worth the
long drive. Make sure you bring the mosquito
repellent.
Ward Lake is located three miles before you
reach Florence Lake. It’s a tiny but very
deep lake that gets planted by the Fish and
Game with trout. A short distance away is
Portal Forebay, which is part of the Ward
Tunnel system that drains both Florence and
Edison Lakes into Huntington Lake. It, too,
is planted by Fish and Game.
Fishing is a favored activity at Ward Lake.
Since the lake is really small, anglers will
find this the perfect lake for fishing from
a kayak, canoe or from a tube.
Eastern Brook
and Rainbow Trout are stocked in the lake.
The lake also holds a good population of
largemouth bass and smallmouth bass. The
best time to fish is when the water surface
warms up beginning in the spring. The limit
is five per day, ten in possession.
California state fishing regulations apply.
During
the early morning and at night in the
summer, the air is brisk and water
temperature is ice cold. The leisurely,
quiet nature of flat water paddling also
lends itself to a wide array of wildlife
viewing and photographing.
Map of Ward Lake
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