Red Lake / Highway 88 near Carson Pass

Red Lake / Highway 88

Elevation: 8,200

Road condition:   Paved      

Day hikes to fishing:

Region: Near Carson Pass on Highway 88         

Area/description:  Red Lake is a picturesque lake just off Highway 88.

Lake size: 85 acres   Depth:      Species: Stocked rainbows and fingerlings, as well as small brook trout

Closest town or supplies: Markleeville

Contacts:

Facilities: None

Nearest campground: Woods Lake Campground west of Carson Pass is the closest campground, or you may take the Blue Lakes Road to the campgrounds there.

Boating: Motors are not allowed.

Fishing season: General season

Tips:

Favorite lures or bait: Small spinners or nightcrawlers

Favorite fly patterns:

Stocking information: 6,000 small rainbows along with cutthroat and brook trout fingerlings.

Additional information:

Nearby fishing:

Directions: From Highway 395, turn left on Highway 89 and drive _____miles to Markleeville.  Continue on Highway 89 to the junction with Highway 88 in Woodford, California.  Turn left (west) and drive __ miles to  Red Lake turn-off. 

From Highway 395 in Minden, Nevada, turn west on Highway 88 and drive ***