Information on Devil's Punchbowl Lake
Information on Devil's Punchbowl Lake:
Although the trail to this lake is steep and difficult, it gets very heavy use by recreationists during the summer months.
Directions
to Devil's Punchbowl Lake:
This lake can be accessed through the Smith River National Recreation Area, Doe Flat Trailhead - The trail leads into the lake via upper Clear Creek, and is approximately five miles from the trailhead. The hike is a steep and difficult climb.
Fishing at Devil's Punchbowl Lake
Species of fish in Devil's Punchbowl Lake: Rainbow Trout
It is your responsibilty to know local fishing regulations (See below)
Devil's Punchbowl Lake Facts:
Depth of Devil's Punchbowl Lake: 50 feet
Size of Devil's Punchbowl Lake: 20 acres
Devil's Punchbowl Lake is a Natural Lake
The elevation of Devil's Punchbowl Lake is 5000 feet
Visiting Info for Devil's Punchbowl Lake
Local Campgrounds near Devil's Punchbowl Lake are: The Smith River National Recreation Area Campgrounds are nearby.
For more information on
Devil's Punchbowl 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 Devil's Punchbowl Lake. These
may not always be up to date so make sure you double check
before recreating or fishing at Devil's Punchbowl Lake.
Non-motorized boats only. Packable rubber rafts and float tubes are used by some fishermen in the wilderness areas. However, the hike into this lake is so difficult that packing water craft is not advised. 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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