About Trinity Lake and Wildlife

DISCOVER BREATH TAKING ALPINE BEAUTY... From your houseboat you will see the jagged, granite peaks of the Salmon-Trinity Primitive Area covering 283,000 acres. The Alps consists of rugged mountain ridges, ice cold streams, lakes and lush meadows carpeted with wildflowers. because of this, thousands of backpackers, day hikers, mountain climbers and horsemen come every year to explore and witness the spectacular scenery of the Trinity Alps.

However in the event you visit this area, you will need to obtain a Wilderness Permit from the local ranger station.

DISCOVER RELAXING RECREATION While traveling in Trinity County, the heart of the "gold rush " country, you should try your hand at gold panning or take a drive through historic Weaverville. this picturesque town invites sightseers to view the past with such points of interest as spiral staircases, Victorian houses, the Jack Jackson Museum and the Joss house, the oldest operating Chinese temple in California.

Then as you continue touring Trinity Lake, you will find secluded coves and beaches, ideally suited for an afternoon of sunbathing or a family style picnic.

DISCOVER WILDERNESS WATERWAYS Similar to Shasta lake, just 50 miles to the west, Trinity lake is a water sports wonderland!

Trinity lake, one of California's largest lakes, has an elevation of 2,300 feet and a 145 mile shoreline. During the summer months, the air temperature is in the 80- to 90 range , while the water temperature can get up into the 80's.

Due to the expanse of the open water, the pleasant weather and surroundings, Trinity lake is beginning to entice water sports enthusiasts from throughout the United States. Houseboaters enjoy this beautiful, yet uncrowded mountain lake. Water skiers thrive on skimming over mile after mile of deep blue water.

But perhaps fishermen prize this lake most highly because Trinity lake holds the record for the largest small-mouth bass ever caught in California. Trinity Lake is considered by many to offer the best fishing in the West. Besides bass (both large and small mouth) there are also abundant amounts of catfish, kokanee, rainbow and brown trout. In addition, nearby Lewiston lake (only five minutes from the marina) is excellent for rainbow, brown and brook trout. For the fly fisherman the various streams and small lakes throughout the area provide for exceptional fly fishing.

Trinity Lake Wildlife

EXPERIENCE THE WILDLIFE!
With the panoramic beauty of the primitive Trinity Alps as neighbors, Trinity Lake offers some of the most wonderful Wildlife. For the outdoor enthusiasts, this area is among the most beautiful wilderness areas in America, hosting osprey, golden eagle, bald eagle, squirrel, quail, bobcat, blacktail deer and black bear.

Natural and pristine , with rugged mountain ridges, ice cold streams and lush meadows carpeted with wildflowers. the surrounding mountains will challenge the most experienced adventurers .