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  • Information on Blue Granite Lake

    Information on Blue Granite Lake:

    This lake is heavily used by packers and pack stock during the summer months. Also be aware that black bears frequent this area.

    Directions to Blue Granite Lake:

    This lake can be accessed via Highway 96 and the Elk Creek Road at Happy Camp, CA. The trailhead begins at the end of Elk Creek Road (Norcross Trailhead) and Blue Granite Lake is approximately a six hour hike via Elk and Granite Creeks.

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

    Blue Granite Lake Facts:
    Depth of Blue Granite Lake: 28 feet
    Size of Blue Granite Lake: 12 acres
    Blue Granite Lake is a Natural Lake
    The elevation of Blue Granite Lake is 5250 feet

    Visiting Info for Blue Granite Lake
    Local Campgrounds near Blue Granite Lake are: Norcross Campground is located at the trailhead.

    For more information on Blue Granite 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 Blue Granite Lake. These may not always be up to date so make sure you double check before recreating or fishing at Blue Granite 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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