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Eagle Creek Ranch is ideally located for easy
access to some of the most desirable bass, trout and salmon
water on the West Coast. With the upper Trinity River running
right through the middle of the ranch, the northern end of Trinity
Lake only 5 miles away, and several of Northern California's
and Oregon's best rivers within a reasonable drive, the Ranch
is a great place for anglers to use as a fishing destination
for our local waters, or even as a hub for more thorough exploration
of the region's fisheries by car or plane.
If you're interested in centering your vacation around fishing,
or maybe just including it as part of a more relaxation-based
holiday, talk to us about putting together an inclusive package
that includes expert guides, and/or transportation as part of
your stay with us. We are intimately acquainted with the best
guides that Northern California and Southern Oregon have to
offer, and can arrange fly-outs from our local air strip, as
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Distance from the Ranch: 8 minute
drive to the north end of the lake. 15 minutes to boat
launching facilities.
Highlight Species: Largemouth and smallmouth
bass, rainbow and German brown trout, king salmon.
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Featuring roughly 26 square miles of surface water
area and 145 miles of shoreline, Trinity Lake is one
of the largest in California. Its location, however,
keeps the traffic light, allowing anglers to pursue
some of the best bass fishing west of the Mississippi
in peace and tranquility. It's not uncommon for your
only "competition" for the morning's catch
to be a family of osprey and a lone bald eagle. We're
happy to recommend some spots and tactics, or arrange
for an expert guide to spend the day showing you.
More on Trinity Lake
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The
Upper Trinity River
Distance from Eagle Creek Ranch: The Upper Trinity
River flows right through Eagle Creek Ranch. Put on
your waders, and walk to the water!
Highlight Species: Rainbow and brown trout
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The upper Trinity river flows straight through the
ranch property, allowing for walk-up fishing on private
water for Ranch guests.
More on the
Upper Trinity River
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The
Lower Trinity River
Distance from Eagle Creek Ranch: 1 hour's drive.
Highlight Species: Steelhead, salmon |
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It's an hour's drive to any of several worthy steelhead
and salmon spots on the Lower Trinity. The fly-only
section of the river just below Lewiston dam is a great
spot for waders. For more extensive exploration, we'll
be happy to arrange a float-boat trip with a knowledgeable
guide.
More on the Lower
Trinity River
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Lewiston
Lake
Distance from Eagle Creek Ranch: 1 hour's drive
Highlight Species: Rainbow and brown trout
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The spot that originally brought us to Trinity County
in the mid-seventies, Lewiston lake is one of the
area's best kept secret treasures. Smaller than its
bigger cousin, Trinity Lake, Lewiston enjoys fine
trout fishing year-round (in season) due to its cold
source water flowing out from the Trinity dam, 400
feet below the surface. The state record German Brown
trout was caught in Lewiston in the mid-seventies.
More on Lewiston
Lake
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Alpine
Lakes and Streams
Distance from Eagle Creek Ranch: Accessible by
foot on the many trails which lead into the Trinity Alps
Wilderness Area.
Highlight Species: Rainbow, brook
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Dozens of small alpine lakes and streams throughout
the Alps provide picturesque mini-paradises for anglers
who enjoy tossing flies (or bait) at pan-sized trout
to several pounds in the peace and solitude of the high
country. Each requires a hike, some more strenuous than
others, but for those willing to make the effort, the
payoff is grand.
More on
Trinity Alps Lakes and Streams
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Carrville
Pond
Distance from Eagle Creek Ranch: 5 minute drive
Highlight Species: Stocked rainbow
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A 5 minute drive from the ranch, Carrville Pond is
a well-stocked private trout pond about an acre in size.
A great spot to teach the kids to fish, the pond sometimes
surprises by delivering trout up to 10 pounds dropped
surrepticiously by the hatchery after their breeding
viability has passed.
More on Carrville
Pond
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Other
Water Within 2 Hours of the Ranch
In addition to our local lakes, streams and rivers, several
other fishing destinations in Northern California and Southern
Oregon are within striking distance by car or flight. Eagle
Creek Ranch makes an excellent base camp for a fishing vacation
that includes such fishing meccas as Lake Shasta, the Rogue
River, the Klamath, and the Sacramento.
Bob has fished the region extensively for over 30 years,
including with the best guides available in Northern California
and Southern Oregon, and will be happy to arrange for guides
and transportation for any of these fisheries during your
stay at the Ranch.
More on waters accessible
within a 1.5 to 2 hour drive of the Ranch
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