Pillsbury Lake

Pillsbury Lake

Description
Lake Pillsbury and Scott Dam in Lake County are located on the Eel River in the Mendocino National Forest. The reservoir is a trout fishery and was established in 1921 by the construction of Scott Dam. The dam is a gravel dam. Operated by Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E). The campgrounds and surrounding area are operated jointly by PG&E and the Mendocino National Forest.

On the Upper Lake Ranger District, this lake has 31 miles of shoreline. Fishing, boating, sailing and waterskiing are popular activities. The Forest and PG&E manage several developed campgrounds for individual and group use, boat ramps and picnic areas around the lake. There is also a private resort with guest accommodations, a grocery store and fishing boat rentals. Off Highway Vehicle trails are abundant in the mountains surrounding the lake, and there is a hang gliding point at nearby Hull Mountain.
Contacts & Information
USFS (707) 275-2361. Lake Pillsbury Resort (707) 743-1581. Soda Creek Resort (707) 743-1593. Lake County Visitors Center (800) LAKESIDE.
General Information
Size
2,280 Surface acres
Elevation
1,800 feet above sea level
Species of Fish
Rainbow Trout
Largemouth Bass
Bluegill
Sunfish.
Fish Identification Encyclopedia
Location
Closest Services: Potter Valley 23 mi.
Directions to: Potter Valley
Directions to Lake: From Hwy 101, 5 mi. N of Ukiah; turn E on Hwy 20, go 5 mi. to Potter Valley turnoff (Rd. 240). Turn N, go 6.6 mi. to Potter Valley. At Hoppers Corner, turn N onto Eel River Rd. (Rd. 240B); continue N and E 16.9 mi. to Forest Rd. M-1. Turn N, go 1.8 mi. to Fuller Grove turnoff. Turn E, go 0.5 mi. to parking and ramp.

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