Fall River Lake provides visitors with endless
recreational opportunities. On a warm spring
day, there is no better way to enjoy the beauty
of Fall River Lake than by a kayak, canoe, or a
paddle board. The harmonious atmosphere at this
lake offers a tranquil paddle uninterrupted by
noisy powerboat traffic and crowds. It is
difficult to describe how intoxicating this
place is with its many beautiful vistas. The one
aspect that has kept it almost entirely secret
is the limited access.
This scenic lake has a wealth of native
wildlife and vegetation. Fall River Lake
attracts outdoor enthusiast who love
wildness and waters of utmost purity! The
water is as clear and healthy as any waters
in California. It is home to an eclectic mix
of migrating ducks, deer, various eagle
species, heron, osprey, and many animals.
Nature lovers, bird watchers, duck hunters
and wilderness oriented fly fishers covet
this treasure. Anglers will find rainbow to
be plentiful. For birdwatchers, there is
waterfowl of all kinds. Fall River Mills is
a small quiet town that truly covets its
special fly-fishing. Fall River Lake is
known for its 24 inch rainbows and its
large-size native browns, which can reach up
to 6 pounds.
During the spring, rainbow
trout will be the majority of the fish you catch
because the browns haven’t yet returned from
their spawning runs. The clarity of the
water combined with the abundance of insects
makes these fish fussy.Those who seek the out-of-the-way paddling
getaways will not be disappointed.
