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Notable lake · Humboldt, California

Fish Lake

Fish Lake is a lake in Humboldt, California.

Fish Lake: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Fish Lake

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Fish Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 41.26397, -123.68311. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Fish Lake full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Fish Lake yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Fish Lake?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Fish Lake?

    Nearby: KIDE-FM (Hoopa) (viewpoint, 28 km), Salmon Mountain (viewpoint, 31 km), Six Rivers National Forest (sanctuary, 37 km), Bigfoot Trail (trek, 37 km), Redwood National Park (sanctuary, 42 km), Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park (sanctuary, 42 km).

    Is Fish Lake worth visiting?

    Fish Lake is listed as a notable lake in California on Spotwander.