Ward Lake Kayaking

When was the last time you went for romantic paddling weekend getaway? Ward Lake is a nice pick. It’s the perfect destination for a peaceful and relaxing weekend. There’s a minimal amount of traffic here, which provides a peaceful outing in a stunning setting. Because of the awe-inspiring beauty, primitive campgrounds such as the one at Ward Lake may be challenging to get to, but it is well worth the long drive. Make sure you bring the mosquito repellent.

Ward Lake is located three miles before you reach Florence Lake. It’s a tiny but very deep lake that gets planted by the Fish and Game with trout. A short distance away is Portal Forebay, which is part of the Ward Tunnel system that drains both Florence and Edison Lakes into Huntington Lake. It, too, is planted by Fish and Game.

Fishing is a favored activity at Ward Lake. Since the lake is really small, anglers will find this the perfect lake for fishing from a kayak, canoe or from a tube. Eastern Brook and Rainbow Trout are stocked in the lake. The lake also holds a good population of largemouth bass and smallmouth bass. The best time to fish is when the water surface warms up beginning in the spring. The limit is five per day, ten in possession. California state fishing regulations apply.

During the early morning and at night in the summer, the air is brisk and water temperature is ice cold. The leisurely, quiet nature of flat water paddling also lends itself to a wide array of wildlife viewing and photographing.

Map of Ward Lake

  
 
 
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