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  • Information on Big Duck Lake

    Information on Big Duck Lake:

    There is very little feed for stock at Big Duck Lake.

    Directions to Big Duck Lake:

    From Interstate 5 at Yreka, access to this lake is via State Route 3 approximately 31 miles west, then southwest to French Creek Road (County Road 3G002). Take this road for 6.5 miles to Forest Service Road 40N22. Turn right and travel one mile to Road 41N14. Turn right and travel a little over one mile to the Duck/Eaton trailhead. The lake is about four miles from the trailhead.

    Fishing at Big Duck Lake
    Species of fish in Big Duck Lake: Brook Trout:Rainbow Trout
    It is your responsibilty to know local fishing regulations (See below)

    Big Duck Lake Facts:
    Depth of Big Duck Lake: 27 feet
    Size of Big Duck Lake: 25.8 acres
    Big Duck Lake is a Natural Lake
    The elevation of Big Duck Lake is 6400 feet

    For more information on Big Duck Lake contact:

    National Forest or Park: Klamath National Forest
    Address: 1312 Fairlane Rd.
    City: Yreka Zip: 96097-9549
    Phone: 530-842-6131
    Email: jmchugh@fs.fed.us

    Rules and Regulations for Big Duck Lake. These may not always be up to date so make sure you double check before recreating or fishing at Big Duck Lake.

    Non-motorized boats only. Packable rubber rafts, and float tubes are used by some fishermen in the wilderness areas.

    A valid California state fishing license is needed to fish within the National Forest. Licenses are sold at sporting good and other retail stores. For information on fishing times & limits a current state fishing regulation guide is generally available free at these same locations. For more information contact California Department of Fish & Game.

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