Clear Lake Visitor and Boating Guide
Explore Clear Lake California — Fishing, boating, parks, wineries, and more!
Planning a trip to Clear Lake? This guy will help you find things to do around Lake County, Discover, popular parks, and waterfront areas, and choose the right boat or watercraft rental for your day on the lake.
“What are you planning to do?”
Fishing
Clearlake is famous for bass fishing and is a top destination for anglers throughout the world, Also known as the bass factory, but bass are not the only fish angler’s target the catfish and crappie fishing are also awesome! If fishing is the goal, choose a boat equipped for a full day on the water.
Family Day
Looking for some room to relax, lounge out on a swim mat, cruise, swim or just enjoy the lake with family and friends? A pontoon boat gives you a group plenty of space and opportunity to enjoy a comfortable day on Clear Lake.
Tubing & Watersports
Want to spend the day riding, tubing, wakeboarding or enjoying some faster paced fun? A ski boat is a great choice for getting your group out on the water and making the most out of your day!
Jet Ski Adventure
Want to explore Clear Lake on your own or with a group of your friends, on your own jet skis? Rent a jet ski and experience Clearlake from a completely different perspective. Make the lake yours!
Clear Lake Fishing
Clear Lake is one of Northern California’s most well-known freshwater, fishing destinations, particularly for largemouth bass. Bassmasters has deemed this lake the number one bass fishing lake in the United States for two years consecutive. Anglers come to the Lake throughout the year to fish, its many coves, points, structure, and shallow water areas. While Clearlake is world known for bass fishing, it’s Catfish and Crappie fishing do not disappoint with the catfish record being broken twice this year. The record now sits at 44 pounds and crappie have been seen over 5 pounds. Whether you’re planning a serious fishing trip or simply want to spend a few hours fishing with family and friends, Clearlake offers plenty to explore!
Clearlake Powersport Rentals offers fishing boats designed to get anglers on the water and ready to fish. Select fishing boats are also equipped with modern Garmin LIVESCOPE technology, as well as Spot lock for the trolling motor, giving anglers and additional tool for locating and watching fish and structure.
Clear Lake Parks & Waterfronts
Lake County has numerous parks, beaches, and waterfront areas where visitors can enjoy the outdoors!
Clear Lake State Park - Located on the south eastern side of Clearlake the park offers opportunities for camping, hiking, wildlife viewing, swimming and enjoying the lake.
Redbud Park – Located in Clearlake, Redbud Park is an important waterfront recreation area and is also the primary launch location for Clearlake Powersport Rentals.
Lakeside Park - Located along the Clear Lake Shoreline Lakeside Park provides visitors with another place to enjoy the lake and surrounding scenery.
Lucerne Harbor Park - Located on the North Shore of Clear Lake Lucerne Harbor provides waterfront access and a scenic place to enjoy the lake.
Other Lake County recreation areas include Clearlake Oaks Beach, Clearlake Oaks, Plaza, Hammond Park, Hinman Park, Keeling Park, Kelseyville community Park, Rodman Slough Park, Upper Lake Park, and Vista point.
Wineries & Wine Country
Lake County Wine Country
Clear Lake isn’t just about the water. Lake County is also home to a growing wine region, with vineyards and wineries located throughout the area.
Visitors can combine a day on Clearlake with a trip through Lake counties wine country. Here are some wineries and vineyards Visitors may want to explore.