Red Lake is a small lake with only 30 water
surface acres. Unexpectedly, beautiful
serene scenery engulfs this alpine lake
located on the east side of the Carson Pass,
about three-and-a-half miles east of Woods
Lake. The surrounding scenic forests make
Red Lake a picturesque place to spend
quality time outdoors.
Paddling sports such as canoeing, kayaking,
and stand-up paddle boarding are the main
attraction. A special feature of this
exquisite tiny lake located in a remote
wilderness setting is that it is often
deserted. You can spend the day fishing or
paddling around and watch the hawks soar
above.
Be sure to bring along your camera and keep
your eyes peeled for wildlife. Paddling
around the lake’s perimeter provides
commanding views of colorful mountains and
foothills clothed with pines.
Trolling for trout provides good action at
Red Lake, or your other best bet is to fly
fish from along the shore right after the
Department of Fish and Game stocks the lake.
The species of fish here consist of brook,
rainbow, and cutthroat
trout, but you’ll
most likely land yourself a brook or rainbow
trout, which 5,000 are planted yearly, along
with 6000 rainbow trout.