7 Best Lakes for Boating and Fishing in California

Plus BY: ORANGE JACKET ADVENTURES SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

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7 Best Lakes for Boating and Fishing in California

7

Big Bear Lake

6

Lake Tahoe

5

Clear Lake

4

Bass Lake

3

Shasta Lake

2

Mono Lake

1

Big Sur River

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