LOON LAKE

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • CALIFORNIA

Loon Lake


April 25, 2024

Loon Lake is a popular fishing destination located in Eldorado National Forest, California. The lake is home to a variety of fish species, including rainbow trout, brown trout, and kokanee salmon. Nearby activities include hiking, swimming, boating, and camping. Fishing tips include using lures and bait that mimic the natural food sources of the fish in the lake. The best time to visit is during the summer months, with average temperatures ranging from the high 70s to low 80s.



Fish Species
Image Alt Apache Trout
Image Alt Atlantic Salmon
Image Alt Brown Trout
Image Alt Rainbow Trout

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Lower Blue Lake

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout

Evergreen Lake

Apache Trout • Brown Trout • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Rainbow Trout

Lake Tabeaud

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Bear River Reservoir

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Brown Trout • Kelp Bass • Rainbow Trout • Smallmouth Bass

Salt Springs Reservoir

Apache Trout • Bluegill • Brown Trout • Kelp Bass • Rainbow Trout • Smallmouth Bass

Hobart Creek

Apache Trout • Brown Trout

Blue Lakes

Apache Trout • Kelp Bass • Rainbow Trout

Pinecrest Lake

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout

Highland Creek

Apache Trout • Brook Trout • Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout

Lower Bear River Reservoir

Apache Trout • Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass • Smallmouth Bass
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

PROSSER LAKE RESERVOIR
Truckee Watershed, California
MEADOW LAKE ROAD NEVADA COUNTY
Upper Yuba Watershed, California
CAPT ROBERTS BOATING SITE
Truckee Watershed, California
SARDINE LAKE ROAD 990, SIERRA CITY
Upper Yuba Watershed, California
SMOKEY LANE 44-50, ALLEGHANY
Upper Yuba Watershed, California
SALMON LAKE ROAD 1500, SIERRA CITY
Upper Yuba Watershed, California
HENNESS PASS ROAD, SIERRAVILLE
Upper Yuba Watershed, California
WOODCAMP ACCESS ROAD NEVADA COUNTY
Upper Yuba Watershed, California
SALMON LAKE -BOAT RAMP BOATING SITE
Upper Yuba Watershed, California
LAKE SPAULDING ROAD 10260, NEVADA CITY
Upper Yuba Watershed, California

Rafting & Kayaking

FRENCHMAN RESERVOIR TO NF BOUNDARY
Middle Fork Feather Watershed, Nevada
CARIBOU RESERVOIR TO BELDON
North Fork Feather Watershed, California
NF BOUNDARY TO CONFLUENCE WITH NORTH FORK FEATHER RIVER
North Fork Feather Watershed, California
STATE PARK TO CONFLUENCE WITH MIDDLE FORK FEATHER WSR
Middle Fork Feather Watershed, California
HEADWATERS TO BUCKS LAKE
North Fork Feather Watershed, California
CONFLUENCE WITH EAST AND WEST BRANCHES OF NELSON CREEK TO CONFLUENCE WITH MIDDLE FORK FEATHER WSR
Middle Fork Feather Watershed, California
HEADWATERS TO CONFLUENCE WITH NELSON CREEK
Middle Fork Feather Watershed, California
SILVER LAKE TO MEADOW VALLEY
East Branch North Fork Feather Watershed, California
HEADWATERS TO MIDDLE FORK FEATHER WSR
Middle Fork Feather Watershed, California
ROCK CREEK DAM TO CRESTA RESERVOIR
North Fork Feather Watershed, California

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Oxbow Park

Lundsford Park

Rock Park

Sack Park

Idlewild Park

Portola City Park

Newlands Circle

Mogul Park

Rainbow Ridge Park

Glendale Park

                                                                                                                        
                                               
KYBURZ MARSH WATCHABLE WILDLIFE SITE
ANGORA RIDGE
ALPHA OMEGA OBSERVATION SITE
JUMBO GRADE
Jumbo Grade is a popular recreational area in the Truckee watershed in Nevada. It is located along the eastern slope of the Virginia Range and is easily accessible from Reno. ...
HERMIT VALLEY
HANGMANS BRIDGE
Hangman's Bridge, located in the Upper Carson watershed in California, is a historical landmark that is shrouded in mystery and legend. The bridge is believed to have been built in ...
WASHINGTON OVERLOOK OBSERVATION SITE

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