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Dog Lake

Dog Lake Dog Lake is approximately 208 acres at 5100 feet above sea level. Ice fishing is great in Winter!
Vehicle/Fishing Access: 2 X 4, Boat
Barrier Free Access:  
Hiking:  
Driving Directions: From Lakeview, take Highway 140 west for 10 miles, then turn left on County Road 1-13. Go on County Road 1-13 for 4 miles and turn right on County Road 1-11D. Go on County Road 1-11D for 4 miles and the road turns into Forest Road 4017. Stay on 4017 for 12 miles, going past Drews Reservoir, and you should see the Dog Lake signs.
Fish Species: Largemouth bass, perch, crappie, catfish
Fishing Methods: Spin, Bait
Angling Season: Year-round
Campgrounds: Dog Lake Campground

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Lofton Reservoir

Lofton Reservoir Lofton Reservoir is 41 acres at 6100 feet above sea level. It is located in a High forest setting, and boats are allowed only with electric motors at a speed no more than 5 mph.
Vehicle/Fishing Access: 2 X 4, Boat
Barrier Free Access: Accessible fishing pier
Hiking:  
Driving Directions: From Lakeview, travel 25 miles west on Highway 140, and turn left on Forest Road 3715. Take Forest Road 3715 for 7 miles, then turn left on Forest Road 013. Continue on Forest Road 013 for 1 mile and you should see the campground entrance sign.
Fish Species: Rainbow trout
Fishing Methods: Fly, Spin, Bait
Angling Season: Spring, Summer, Fall
Campgrounds: Lofton Campground

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Heart Lake

Heart Lake Heart Lake is a day-use only lake at 19 acres and 5700 feet above sea level. It is located in a secluded forest niche that allows boats with electric motors only, traveling no more than 5 mph.
Vehicle/Fishing Access: 2 X 4, Boat
Barrier Free Access:  
Hiking:  
Driving Directions: From Bly, travel 13 miles east on Highway 140, and turn right on Forest Road 3715. Take Forest Road 3715 (paved but narrow) for 7 miles, then turn right on Forest Road 012. Continue on Forest Road 012 for 1 mile and you should see the picnic area entrance.
Fish Species: Rainbow Trout
Fishing Methods: Fly, Spin, Bait
Angling Season: Spring, Summer, Fall
Campgrounds: Lofton Campground

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Cottonwood Meadows Reservoir

Cottonwood Meadows Reservoir Cottonwood Meadows Reservoir is 39 acres of forest setting surrounded by large ponderosa pines and aspens. It is 6130 feet above sea level.
Vehicle/Fishing Access: 2 X 4, Boat
Barrier Free Access:  
Hiking:  
Driving Directions: From Lakeview, take Highway 140 west for 24 miles, then turn right on Forest Road 3870. Go on Forest Road 3870 for 8 miles and you should see the campground and trailhead entrance signs.
Fish Species: Rainbow and brook trout
Fishing Methods: Fly, Spin, Bait
Angling Season: Spring, Summer, Fall
Campgrounds: Cottonwood Recreation Area

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Thompson Reservoir

Thompson Reservoir Thompson Reservoir is in a quiet forest setting at 2179 acres and 5000 feet above sea level.
Vehicle/Fishing Access: 2 X 4, Boat
Barrier Free Access:  
Hiking:  
Driving Directions: From Silver Lake, take Forest Road 28 for 13 miles, then turn right on Forest Road 014. This is Eastbay Campground. To Thompson Reservoir campground, take Forest Road 27 for 13 miles, then turn left on Forest Road 287.
Fish Species: Rainbow trout
Fishing Methods: Fly, Spin, Bait
Angling Season: Spring, Summer, Fall
Campgrounds: Thompson Reservoir
Eastbay Campground (fee $8.00)
Alder Springs

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Campbell Lake

Campbell Lake Campbell Lake is a high mountain lake in a lodgepole setting. It is 21 acres at 7195 feet in elevation. Electric motors only are permitted, traveling no more than 5 mph.
Vehicle/Fishing Access: 2 X 4, Boat
Barrier Free Access:  
Hiking:  
Driving Directions: From Paisley Ranger District Office: Go ½ mile north on Highway 31, and turn left on Mill Street. Mill Street becomes Forest Road 33 at the "Y" junction. Stay to the left and continue on Forest Road 33 for 20 miles. At the "T" intersection with paved road 28, stay to the right. Follow Forest Road 28 for 11 miles, watch for the well marked turn to Campbell Lake, take a left at the junction with Forest Road 033. Two miles on this gravelled road will lead to the Campbell Lake Campground entrance.
Fish Species: Rainbow trout
Fishing Methods: Fly, Spin, Bait
Angling Season: Spring, Summer, Fall
Campgrounds: Campbell Lake
Dead Horse Lake

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Dead Horse Lake

Dead Horse Lake Dead Horse Lake is a high mountain lake with grassy and pebble beaches. It is 31 acres at 7372 feet in elevation. Electric motors only are permitted, traveling no more than 5 mph.
Vehicle/Fishing Access: 2 X 4, Boat
Barrier Free Access:  
Hiking:  
Driving Directions: From Lakeview: Take Highway 140 West 3 miles, then turn right onto County Road 2-16. Go on County Road 2-16 for 5 miles. Turn left onto County Road 2-16A and within 2 miles, you will be on Forest Road 28. Follow Forest Road 28 for 28 miles, watch for the well marked turn to Campbell Lake, take a left at the junction with Forest Road 033. Three miles on this gravelled road will lead to the Campbell Lake Campground entrance.
Fish Species: Rainbow trout
Fishing Methods: Fly, Spin, Bait
Angling Season: Spring, Summer, Fall
Campgrounds: Dead Horse Lake
Campbell Lake

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Vee Lake

Vee Lake Vee Lake is a site with ponderosa pines and aspen stands, on the edge of the High Desert. Located here is the trailhead for the Fremont National Recreation Trail. Electric motors only are permitted, traveling no more than 5 mph.
Vehicle/Fishing Access: 2 X 4, Boat
Barrier Free Access:  
Hiking:  
Driving Directions: From Lakeview Ranger District Office: Go 2½ miles north on Highway 395, and turn right on Highway 140. Take Highway 140 east for 8 miles, then turn left on Forest Road 3615. Go on Forest Road 3615 for 13½ miles and then turn right onto Forest Road 3616. Follow Forest Road 3616 for 5 miles and you should see the lake.
Fish Species: Rainbow trout
Fishing Methods: Fly, Spin, Bait
Angling Season: Spring, Summer, Fall
Campgrounds: Vee Lake
Mud Creek Forest Camp

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