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Close to Napa Valley's wine country, in-between two legs of California's Coastal Range, lies one of the states premiere fishing spots. With an abundance of trout, bass, catfish and panfish, this lake offers year-round fishing opportunity.

The north end of the lake is fairly shallow with a grassy shoreline formed on gentle sloping banks. In contrast, the south end is often steep and rocky with manzanita and oak trees dotting the sorrounding terrain.

Accomodations and services for visitors and anglers are provided by the many campgrounds, resorts and marinas, from the south end, up the west shore, to the north end of the lake. The east side of the lake is restricted with no public access to this shore.

The Bureau of Reclamation keeps up three day-use facilities and a launch ramp at Capell Cove, along with picnic areas at Smittle Creek and Oak Shores.