Clear Lake is the largest natural freshwater lake entirely within California, with 68 square miles of surface area. The expansive, warm water of Clear Lake …
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Nov 23, 2024
I visited Clearlake CA and unfortunately it did not meet my expectation . One of the most concerning aspects was the noticable presence and horrific smell of the Algae Bloom in the lake which not o… Full review by Lana R
Aug 1, 2024
Don't confuse Clear Lake with the town of Clearlake (eastern shore). This huge lake has many small towns along the water. You have Clearlake Oaks, Lucerne and Nice on the north shoreline, Lakeport an… Full review by Danny M
Apr 14, 2024
We went for the fishing as Clear Lake is touted as the best bass fishing lake in California. Over two different week-long trips we, two of us, caught maybe a dozen bass. It is TOUGH fishing, probably… Full review by rogerlI3035DM
I have heard the water is life threatening to dogs, is this true? Or is it just the blue/green algae issue?
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The water is fine. And if there are any warnings that may cause harm to your health, it will be posted. I’ve never seen that in over 30 years. But when CA has had a bad drought and …
The water is fine. And if there are any warnings that may cause harm to your health, it will be posted. I’ve never seen that in over 30 years. But when CA has had a bad drought and the water level drops, the algae gets bad. It is a beautiful lake. It’s a Great Lake to ski and fish! Too bad Konocti is still closed but that will be the place to stay when it reopens.
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