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  • Information on Orr Lake

    Information on Orr Lake:

    Tules, pond lilies, and cattails emerge through the shallow depths of Orr Lake, providing cover and feed for fish. This lake is stocked annually with catchable sized trout, and is a popular fishing spot during the summer for the local fishermen.

    Directions to Orr Lake:

    From Highway 97, between Macdoel and Weed, CA , this lake can be accessed via the paved road to Tennant, then the gravel road to Bray, and finally a primative dirt road which starts just northwest of Bray.

    Fishing at Orr Lake
    Species of fish in Orr Lake: Black Bass:Catfish
    It is your responsibilty to know local fishing regulations (See below)

    Orr Lake Facts:
    Depth of Orr Lake: 12 feet
    Size of Orr Lake: 100 acres
    Orr Lake is a Natural Lake
    The elevation of Orr Lake is 4500 feet

    Visiting Info for Orr Lake
    Local Campgrounds near Orr Lake are: Only primitive camping is available, although vault toilets were recently added for public use.

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

    Fishing in this lake is common from small rowboats, rafts, and canoes. A small boat ramp was recently constructed at the northeast end of the lake.

    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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