Dodge Reservoir

Dodge Reservoir
View of Dodge Reservoir
Location	Northern Sierras, Lassen County, northeast of Ravendale, California
Coordinates	40°58′06″N 120°08′16″W / 40.9682°N 120.1377°W / 40.9682; -120.1377Coordinates: 40°58′06″N 120°08′16″W / 40.9682°N 120.1377°W / 40.9682; -120.1377
Lake type	Reservoir
Basin countries	United States
Max. length	1.5 mi (2.4 km)
Surface area	480 acres (190 ha)
Max. depth	72 ft (22 m)
Surface elevation	5,600 ft (1,700 m)

Dodge Reservoir, located in Lassen County, was created in 1937 by the owners of the Dodge Ranch. It covers an area of approximately 480 acres (190 ha), among Great Basin high-desert sagebrush (Artemisia tridentata) and California Juniper. The surrounding habitat is Sagebrush steppe, and is part of the Northern Basin and Range ecoregion. The Dodge Ranch continues to hold the title to the water rights of the reservoir.

Fishing

The Dodge Reservoir has been historically stocked by the California Department of Fish and Game with fishes like the Rainbow, Eagle Lake, brown, and Lahontan cutthroat trouts. Fishing is best during the spring and early summer.

Access

Although it is open year round, access can be limited by its unimproved dirt roads during wet weather.^[1] The last mile leading up to the reservoir can become inaccessible with even a small amount of rain or snow.^[2]

There is a nearby campground operated by the Bureau of Land Management, containing picnic tables, a toilet, and a dirt boat ramp, from which small boats can be launched. No trash services, RV hookups, shade or potable water are provided. No fees are collected for the use of the campsite, but donations are accepted.^[1]

External links

• Dodge Reservoir website Bureau of Land Management, Eagle Lake Field Office

References

1. ^ ^{a b} Bureau of Land Management. Dodge Reservoir [cited 2010-2-20].
2. ^ Stienstra T. Moon California Camping: The Complete Guide to More Than 1,400 Tent and RV Campgrounds. PublicAffairs; 2007. ISBN 9781598800968. p. 240.