kayaking red lake
  

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.

Map of Red Lake

  
 
 
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