Relatives from Mountain View wanted to get together this summer and I was hoping some of you guys familiar with Eagle Lake could give me some info about early August conditions. I am not familiar with any of California. Weather underground lists Alturas for average weather conditions but I see that is ~60 miles north of Eagle Lake. Too hot or water levels low in Aug? Any tips about where to camp, hopefully rustic/scenic area. I want to fish but others would want to canoe and sail, is it a good spot for this? Sorry for the hijack but thanks for any much appreciated info.
There are a couple of things to know about Eagle Lake, the first is wind, something the place is famous for, sailing is possible and the canoe also, as long as you use common sense (the wind) early August will be OK probably, Sept. and Oct. better. All lakes in Calif. are suffering low water conditions, and in August the way it looks now, launching will be a problem, especially for people unfamiular with the Lake. Last fall was bad, lots of props and lower units. But if you like to fish, I won't look like a big deal if you have to paddle a few hundred yards at 4am. That's why I love the place. I've spent a lot of time at the lake and if I can be of anymore help just ask.
