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Information on Burney Lake:

Pack stock are not recommended in this area because of rocky terrain and the lack of feed.

Directions to Burney Lake:

Burney Lake is very remote and there is no trail. It is, however, about an equal distance from Haypress, Lovers Camp, and Sulfur Springs Trailheads - approximately 10 miles. Another way to access Burney Lake is a cross-country hike from Cuddyihy Valley which commonly takes about one and one half hours.

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

Burney Lake Facts:
Depth of Burney Lake: 25 feet
Size of Burney Lake: 15 acres
Burney Lake is a Natural Lake
The elevation of Burney Lake is 5500 feet

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

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