Description
The largest natural freshwater lake
completely within California, Clear Lake attracts anglers, boaters,
skiers and swimmers year after year to the communities of Lake
County. In fact, Clear Lake is well-known for its outdoor
recreational opportunities, but many people do not identify the
famous lake with the county in which it is centered.
Known as the Bass
Capital of the West, Clear Lake has more than 43,000 surface acres,
ample space for fishing, swimming, sailing, waterskiing, jet skiing,
parasailing, kayaking, kneeboarding, and other water sports.
Pro and amateur
anglers can cast their lines at several "hot spots" in
Clear Lake to catch Florida strain largemouth black bass, yellow and
blue channel catfish, crappie, and bluegill.
There are 11 public
boat launch ramps along the shore of Clear Lake. Fishing boats are
available to rent, and local retailers sell a variety of fishing
equipment. Several guides in the area offer their services for
fishing Clear Lake. Several businesses around the lake rent water
ski boats and equipment, jet skis, wave runners, pontoons, kayaks,
pedal boats, and paddle and row boats. Two businesses offer parasail
rides, one near Library Park in Lakeport, and the other at Konocti
Harbor Resort & Spa near Kelseyville. Additionally, sailboat
rides and paddlewheel boat rides are available from local
businesses.
