Meandering through the bottom of a remote
canyon, this long and narrow shaped lake is
located in an out-of-the-way and isolated
territory on the San Joaquin River. The winding
access road to the lake was in extremely poor
condition, and was not suitable for large
motorhomes or vehicles pulling trailers
(actually, any vehicle that doesn’t have
four-wheel drive), when I was last here.
The seclusion and solitude of this lake can
be soothing to your soul. However, I don’t
recommend paddling either Kerckhoff
Reservoir or Redinger Lake alone due to the
remoteness of the area and the lack of
people in the vicinity, in case an emergency
should arise.
There is a paved boat launch and a small
parking lot that has restrooms nearby. Other
than that, you’ll most likely be on your own
with not a soul in sight. Redinger Lake is a
perfect location for only the more
adventurous types.
The lake offers year round fishing
opportunities for striped bass, bluegill or
catfish.
Unfortunately,
you’re liable to come up empty-handed
because the lake is not stocked with any
fish by any fishery or by the Department of
Fish and Game.
Map of Redinger Lake
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