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  • Information on Upper Skyhigh Lake

    Information on Upper Skyhigh Lake:

    These lakes are separated by a very short distance Feed is available for pack stock, and use by recreationists with pack stock is relatively heavy in the summer months.

    Directions to Upper Skyhigh Lake:

    This lake can be accessed from Ft Jones, CA via the Scott River Road, (north) to Forest Service Road 44N45 at Indian Scotty Campground. At about 5.5 miles, 44N45 connects with 43N45; take the left hand road which ends after approximately two miles at the Lovers Camp Trailhead and Lovers Camp Campground. The lakes are about a six mile walk up Canyon Creek in the Skyhigh Valley.

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

    Upper Skyhigh Lake Facts:
    Depth of Upper Skyhigh Lake: 38 feet
    Size of Upper Skyhigh Lake: 4 acres
    Upper Skyhigh Lake is a Natural Lake
    The elevation of Upper Skyhigh Lake is 6000 feet

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