Eagle Lake Boating in a Nutshell

Eagle Lake is a favorite destination in northeastern California for boating enthusiasts. The lake is divided into three sections with connecting channels. The southern section reaches a maximum depth of 92 feet; the middle section averages 10 feet and the northern section, 6 feet. Various boating activities and water sports are popular at Eagle Lake.

• Water Skiing: Water skiing is best in the morning before afternoon breezes kick up.
• Wake Boarding, Tubing
• Jet Skiing
• Pontoon boats, fishing boats, pleasure cruisers
• Windsurfing, Sailing: Look for MacGregors, Coronados, and Catalinas enjoying the brisk wind.
• Kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding

The Spalding Launch Ramp is shown to the left (or below). Facilities there include parking and restrooms. Low lake levels have closed most other ramps.

Eagle Lake Marina

On the south shore, Eagle Lake, CA
(530) 825-3454
Website: Eagle Lake Marina
Managed by the Lassen College Foundation
With water levels low, only launching is quite. Call the marina for current information on the water level.

Marina:

• Launch Ramp - free
• Dock:   slips available for the day, week, month, or season Dry storage is also available
• Facilities:   Gas and oil, store, showers, laundry, propane
• Boat Rentals:
  • Fishing boats - 14' aluminum, 15HP
  • Pontoon Boat - Bimini top, seating for 4, 12, or 17

Other Eagle Lake Boat Launch Sites

Low water levels may have impacted these launch sites.

Rocky Point - East

On the east shore of Rocky Point, which is on the north shore of Eagle Lake.
Unimproved campground
Possible to launch small boats from here along the shoreline.

Rocky Point - West

On the west side of Rocky Point, which is on the north shore of Eagle Lake.
Unimproved campground
Possible to launch small boats from here along the shoreline.

Stone's Landing

Located on the north shore
Launch ramp

Eagle Lake Boating Cautions

As on any large lake, afternoon winds can come up quickly and pose a danger to small boats not designed for whitecaps or choppy water. At Eagle Lake calm water can quickly turn to whitecaps without warning.

Low water has created hazards, some hidden just below the surface, especially in the shallow northern two sections of Eagle Lake. Some of the hazards are marked with buoys, but others are not marked. Buoys are removed for the season in late October. Be especially cautious around Pelican Point.

Five lighted buoys assist boaters with navigation and marking some of the hazards on the lake. The lighted buoys are located near Pelican Point, Browns Point, Bucks Point, Tunnel Island and Stones. They are removed late in the season when the lake begins to freeze over.

Hazard signs are posted at all public access launching ramps on Eagle Lake to give boaters information about hazards on the lake. The sheriff's office maintains at least one patrol boat to assist boaters.