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  • Information on Kangaroo Lake

    Information on Kangaroo Lake:

    Kangaroo lake is a high mountain reservoir near Callahan, CA. It is stocked regularly and gets heavy use at times during the fishing season. This lake has also been developed for wheelchair access. It has a paved barrier-free trail from the parking lot to a fishing platform and a small beach area on the edge of the lake.

    Kangaroo Lake Campground has 18 family campsites and vault toilets, and campsites accessible by persons with disabilities if assisted by others.

    Directions to Kangaroo Lake:

    From Gazelle, or Callahan, CA the lake can be accessed via the Gazelle Callahan Road, then Forest road 41N08. It is about 5 to 6 miles to the lake from the turnoff at 41N08. The road is mostly paved.

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

    Kangaroo Lake Facts:
    Depth of Kangaroo Lake: 110 feet
    Size of Kangaroo Lake: 25 acres
    Kangaroo Lake is a Natural Lake
    The elevation of Kangaroo Lake is 6500 feet

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

    Motorized boats are not allowed, but a small ramp provides easy access for canoes, inflatable rafts and, and small boats.

    A valid California state fishing license is needed to fish within the National Forest. Licenses are sold at sporting goods 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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