ta was created as a reservoir through the building of Shasta Dam. Behind Lake Tahoe and the Salton Sea, Lake Shasta is the third largest lake in the state of California. The maximum depth of this lake is over five hundred feet, which makes it idea for popular boating activities such as water skiing, house boating and fishing.

One of the best ways to see all the natural beauty of Lake Shasta is from the comfort of your own houseboat. For many people in northern California and southern Oregon, renting a houseboat at Lake Shasta is a fun and enjoyable vacation. You can spend a quiet time relaxing and drifting around the lake. You can read, play games, swim, and fish or do whatever you want. You can even take in the lovely natural views of Lake Shasta such as McCloud Arm, Sacramento Arm and Pit Arm.

If fishing is more your thing then there is plenty to do as Lake Shasta. In fact the Department of Fish and Game plant some fifty thousand fish every year in the lake. You are sure to catch a fish at Lake Shasta and maybe even a record setting size. The King Salmon in Lake Shasta range between two to twelve pounds and the best time to catch them is between March and September. From May to August you can catch the popular Brown Trout when range from four to ten pounds. Lastly there is the Rainbow Trout, which can be caught between April and September. These are between two to eight pounds.

Although Lake Shasta has no designated swimming areas the warm, clear water makes for wonderful swimming off the back of your houseboat. Or you can swim from anywhere along the 364 miles of shoreline that surround the lake. In fact, Lake Shasta has more shoreline than the San Francisco Bay.

If adventure and sports are more your thing then you can still find plenty to do at Lake Shasta. The warm, clean water is perfect for skiing and wakeboarding. In fact, Lake Shasta even organizes ski boat competitions. There are a variety of boats available to rent all along the shore of Lake Shasta.

You can choose to rent a powerboat for your skiing and wakeboarding needs or if you want a more personal experience there are other options as well. For family vacations consider renting a patio boat for a relaxing time on the water. You can even choose to rent a canoe and spend your time paddling around the lake watching nature whether it is beautiful rock formations or one of the many bird species. You may even be able to spot a bald eagle.

Lake Shasta, California truly has a lot of offer in the way of entertainment and beauty. If you are looking for an enjoyable vacation on the water then consider Lake Shasta for your next boating trip. You won’t be disappointed and you will have a great time with all the activities that await you.

Thanks to Robert for contributing this article to our Lake Tahoe blog:

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Can you answer Cookie212′s question about Lake Tahoe?:

I’m interested in spending a week playing at Lake Tahoe (golf, hiking, biking, water sports). What is the best area to stay in? Does anyone have any hotel recommendations?

Thanks!

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Alpine Meadows http://www.skialpine.com/
Heavenly http://www.skiheavenly.com/
Kirkwood http://www.kirkwood.com/main.asp?pID=43
Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe http://www.mtrose.com/
Northstar-at-Tahoe http://www.northstarattahoe.com/
Sierra-at-Tahoe http://www.sierraattahoe.com/
Squaw Valley USA http://www.squaw.com/
I need help choosing which one is best ’cause I’m planning on going there and learning how to snowboard

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The spectacular Lake Tahoe skiing area is split roughly into two-third in California and one- third in Nevada. Many ski magazines have billed Lake Tahoe ski resort as one of the most beautiful resorts in the world and these praises have also been underscored by skiers on holiday vacation in Lake Tahoe ski resorts.

“Gold has been found along the base of Carson-Sierra Range. It has a magnificent lake. It will become a world renowned place” the Placerville Herald proclaimed in 1853. The newspaper was right about every thing else except about the gold. Lake Tahoe ski resort certainly has a magnificent lake and definitely is world renowned for its pristine beauty and excellent skiing terrains.

When Les Otten’s American Skiing Company purchased this made in heaven resort, he was reported to have said, “We have casinos like Monte Carlo, mountains like the Alps, a magnificent lake and 24 hour nightlife.”

This gorgeous cobalt-blue high-alpine lake is actually surrounded by 15 ski areas and resorts. Although commonly called Lake Tahoe ski resort, it is actually a collection of several ski resorts. Some like the Diamond Peak have more sensational views and while others like the Squaw Valley ski resort have superb skiing trails but then is too far away to view the beautiful lake

Tahoe in the Red Indian language means ‘water in high places’. It certainly is so for Lake Tahoe, one of the world’s biggest and highest alpine lakes and is almost entirely surrounded by mountains. The entire 15 ski area occupies a space of 27,000 acres (12,000) hectares of ski terrain, 200 lifts and more than a whopping 1,000 trails. Heavenly, with the highest slopes over 3,000meters and that is a rollicking 10,000 feet skiing, is the resort people commonly link to Lake Tahoe with Squaw Valley coming a close second.

For real off-piste challenges, skiers and snow boarders should head for Killbrew Canyon and Mott Canyon where double black diamond chutes and bowls offer excellent powder skiing. Mogul lovers will want to test their skills at the Gunbarrel. A bunch of adrenaline rush seeking skiers who call themselves Face Rats, do nothing but ski this seemingly endless bump run, managing as many as 40 descents in one day and recently, two Rats pushed the record up to 54.

Heavenly is also known for its Las Vegas style gambling hotels. There are cabaret shows at places like Harrah’s, Harvey’s and Caesar’s in South Lake Tahoe.

Legend has it that Squaw Valley was discovered sometime around 500AD by the Washoe Indians. In 1860s, rumors of silver deposits brought prospectors flocking to the area, but nothing was ever found.

If you do enjoy skiing with a touch of nightlife fun, then a skiing holiday vacation in Lake Tahoe ski resort should certainly be in your skiing itinerary calendar.



Thanks to Chris Chew for contributing this article to our Lake Tahoe blog:

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Can you answer aj_di’s question about Lake Tahoe?:

Our family is planning a trip to Tahoe for Christmas and New Year.
How many hours- approx?

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