After a long and challenging drive to reach
Silver lake, you will be rewarded with a
paddling adventure of a lifetime. Often, without
a soul in sight. This spellbinding lake provides
paddling opportunities unlike any other place in
Northern California. It is easily one of my
favorite paddling destinations when I want to
“disappear”.
This seldom traveled lake is perfect for
adventurous paddlers who enjoy paddling and
camping at isolated destinations. It makes
an excellent weekend trip for you and a
companion. The lake features primitive
wilderness campsites, stunning reflective
views upon the lake’s crystal clear water
surface and ideal paddling opportunities.
You can hand launch your boat from along the
shoreline, but you may have to hand carry
your boat a short distance from the parking
area to the shore. Boats with motors are not
allowed on Silver Lake, which makes it a
perfect kayak angling destination, providing
the road is drivable. Vehicles that ride low
to the ground may have difficulty driving on
this road.
The Department of Fish and Game plants 1,000
rainbows and 2,000 brook trout fingerlings
each year, which may not seem like very many
fish, but this lake doesn’t get a lot of
action due to its remote location.
Quiet
coves, beautiful views, and pleasant weather
all draw paddlers to the lake in the summer.
Map of Silver Lake
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