Lake Almanor, Reservoir in Plumas County, California.
Lake Almanor stretches across 43 square miles with 52 miles of shoreline, featuring views of Lassen Peak and Dyer Mountain in northeastern California.
Great Western Power completed the first dam in 1914, flooding the North Fork Feather River valley and displacing Yamani Maidu tribal families from their village.
The reservoir name combines the first syllables of Alice, Martha, and Eleanor, daughters of Great Western Power Vice President Guy C. Earl.
The lake maintains summer water temperatures between 68 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit, supporting activities like swimming, water skiing, and fishing throughout the season.
The Almanor Fishing Association operates California's oldest fish-rearing program, releasing 50,000 Eagle Lake Trout annually into the reservoir.
Location: Plumas County
Elevation above the sea: 1,369 m
GPS coordinates: 40.25278,-121.16028
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:03
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