Lewiston Lake

Species Present: Rainbow, Brown and Brook Trout. Seasons: Year around Access: From Weaverville , take Highway 3 to Rush Creek road, turn right. Follow Rush Creek road to stop sign just past the town of Lewiston.

Turn left on Trinity Dam Blvd. and follow about 2 miles to the lake. From Redding , take Highway 299 West thirty-seven miles.

Turn right at the sign to Trinity Dam/Lewiston Lake on County Highway 105 (Trinity Dam Boulevard). 5 miles, through the town of Lewiston, to the junction of Hatchery Road and Trinity Dam Boulevard. Continue straight to Lewiston Lake or bear right to the hatchery and spawning riffles.

Camping : Developed campgrounds, boat docks, marina, accessible fishing access and a fish cleaning station are available. Comments: Elevation 1,902 feet. 70 feet deep at dam.

About five miles long. A quiet canoe lake. One boat launching ramp (Pine Cove) and one undeveloped launch area available.

Rainbow trout abundant; Brown and Brook trout common. Speed limit for boats - 10 mph. Water very cold.

Excellent fly fishing and a good lake for a float tube. Excellent wildlife viewing opportunities.