Kevin Willmore
Graham Shea
Suzi Brakken
WAT E R S P O RT S
Take the family for a relaxing fishing tour around a high mountain lake. access. From Clio to the Mohawk Bridge near Blairsden is a slow Class I and II, suitable for beginner canoeing. During the spring runoff, Class II and III rafting and kayaking is recommended from Mohawk to Sloat, or from Sloat to the La Porte Road Bridge, with take out at the campground. The Wild and Scenic Zone of the Middle Fork past the La Porte Road Bridge is for teams of expert rafters and kayakers only. The renowned 32-mile, three-day trip to Milsap Bar is an extremely difficult
wilderness adventure that takes experts past deep canyon walls, numerous boulders and waterfalls. Experts regard this remote and scenic stretch as the most spectacular multi-day kayaking trip in California. No matter what level of river sport you’re planning, be sure to take caution by wearing a flotation device and helmet at all times. And remember the river can change from year to year, depending on winter floods. Watch for fallen trees and other obstacles, and always scout rapids when possible.
Special Summer Flows Whitewater enthusiasts take note! The North Fork of the Feather River will once again have recreational flow releases taking place during the summer and fall on select weekends. During 2011, the flows are scheduled for June 5, July 23-24, August 27-28, September 24-25 (Feather Festival with races and party at Indian Jim Campground) and October 23. The flows will create intermediate to advanced runs at the Rock Creek reach only, downstream from Belden along Highway 70. For more information, call Dave Steindorf at American Whitewater, (530) 343-1871 or check the American Whitewater website at www.american whitewater.org.
2011-2012 PLUMAS COUNTY VISITORS GUIDE
Looking for whitewater? You’ll find plenty of it on the Feather River.
Watercraft Rentals Lake Almanor Knotty Pine Resort 430 Peninsula Dr. (530) 596-3348 • www.knottypine.net Ski boats, run-about boats, pontoon boats, fishing boats Sea-Doo Watercraft (Jet Ski/Waverunner) Lake Almanor Kayak & Stand-up Paddleboard Rentals Hwy. 89 in Canyon Dam. (530) 284-7372 • www.lakealmanorkayaks.com Kayaks and stand-up paddleboards Majors Outpost 3000 Almanor Drive West at Plumas Pines Resort (530) 259-2727 • www.majorsoutpost.com Jet ski/waverunners, ski boats, runabouts, pontoon boats, fishing boats
Bucks Lake Bucks Lake Marina, Bucks Lake. (530) 283-4243 • www.buckslakemarina.com Ski, fishing and pontoon boats, kayaks, canoes and jet skis
Eastern Plumas Graeagle Outpost, at the Graeagle Mill Pond. (530) 836-2414 • www.graeagleoutpost.com Paddleboats, stand-up paddle boats, kayaks, canoes and tubes High Sierra Adventure Rentals, Chilcoot. (800) 596-8840 • www.highsierraadventurerentals.com Jet skis for Frenchman Lake or any other nearby lake
Lakes Basin Recreation Area Sardine Lake Resort at Sardine Lake. (530) 862-1196 • www.sardinelakeresort.com 12-foot aluminum rowboats and same with trolling motors
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