Lake Almanor is one of the largest man made lakes in California. It was created by PG&E and supplies hydro power. The dam is located at the southwestern end of the lake. You can reach it by driving around the lake or just rent a boat. The lake is great for water sports, skiing, swimming wake boarding. As you can see from the photos , taken early in July, the lake is not crowded . At the southeastern end of the lake you will find the inlet of the Hamilton branch. When the lake level permits it you can float up the branch and fish for rainbows . There are plenty of guide services in the area for those you who feel uncomfortable fishing a new lake. If you are staying at the cabin in the Country Club and want to enjoy the lake experience , you can rent a boat or jetski at Major's outpost, Little Norway or Big cove. If you want your kids to learn watersports then try Wilson water sports. Norm Wilson has probably taught most of the kids at Alamanor how to ski or wakeboard. He's patient , affordable and probably the safest way for your kids to learn watersports. The other way to enjoy the lake is to visit one or both of the recreation areas. Our cabin is located about 1/2 Mile from Rec. 1. Rec. Area 1 has tennis, basketball, volleyball, tetherball, a picnic area , a play area, and a sandy beach. During the summer months there are also bands scheduled for the evening, and movie nights for the kids. Most evenings the family will congregate down at Rec. 1 to socialize and relax. The other recreation area, Rec. 2 is on the Lassen side of the lake. The lake offers some wonderful views of Lassen |
Lake Almanor |
Lake Almanor is one of the largest man made lakes in California. It was created by PG&E and supplies hydro power. The dam is located at the southwestern end of the lake. You can reach it by driving around the lake or just rent a boat. The lake is great for water sports, skiing, swimming wake boarding. As you can see from the photos , taken early in July, the lake is not crowded . At the southeastern end of the lake you will find the inlet of the Hamilton branch. When the lake level permits it you can float up the branch and fish for rainbows . There are plenty of guide services in the area for those you who feel uncomfortable fishing a new lake. If you are staying at the cabin in the Country Club and want to enjoy the lake experience , you can rent a boat or jetski at Major's outpost, Little Norway or Big cove. If you want your kids to learn watersports then try Wilson water sports. Norm Wilson has probably taught most of the kids at Alamanor how to ski or wakeboard. He's patient , affordable and probably the safest way for your kids to learn watersports. The other way to enjoy the lake is to visit one or both of the recreation areas. Our cabin is located about 1/2 Mile from Rec. 1. Rec. Area 1 has tennis, basketball, volleyball, tetherball, a picnic area , a play area, and a sandy beach. During the summer months there are also bands scheduled for the evening, and movie nights for the kids. Most evenings the family will congregate down at Rec. 1 to socialize and relax. The other recreation area, Rec. 2 is on the Lassen side of the lake. The lake offers some wonderful views of Lassen |
