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Thinking about paddling and camping in Southern California? This might be the place to do it. In addition to excellent paddling opportunities, Lake Piru offers many recreational activities, including fishing, waterskiing, sailing, windsurfing, and swimming in designated areas. Lake Piru is now open to jet skis! There is a 50 PWC limit. My first sweeping panoramic view from the dam overlooking Lake Piru left me excited with great anticipation. I could hardly wait to paddle this beautiful lake located in the Los Padres National Forest in Ventura County, but I was sadly disappointed when I was informed by the park attendant, paddling is only permitted in the “Narrows”, the northernmost section of the lake, which provides a pleasant 7-mile paddle, when the lake’s water level is at full capacity. Unfortunately, during low water level or drought conditions, the area open to paddling dwindles in size.
A wide variety of wildlife and birds can be
seen while paddling, including deer, bobcat,
mountain lions and bear. Kayak anglers enjoy
an abundance of largemouth
bass and catfish at Lake Piru. It also has a
healthy population of northern black bass,
brown trout, bluegill, crappie,
It is a beautiful lake to camp and paddle during the spring when the crowds are gone and everything is green. Map Lake Piru |
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