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Ruth Lake Water Details - CA

Ruth Lake is a reservoir located in Trinity County, California, offering anglers a quiet, scenic setting just a short drive from nearby towns like Ueland Place and Forest Glen. With several campgrounds in the area, including Pickett Peak, Fern, and Mad River, the lake provides a convenient and enjoyable destination for fishing and outdoor recreation.

This named-water page is not a claim that fishing is legal, safe, or productive here. Check public access, local regulations, fish-consumption advisories, and posted closures before fishing.

© OpenStreetMap contributors · open Ruth Lake in OpenStreetMap or use coordinates 40.33485, -123.40054.

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Water temperature & water-quality monitoring

Check the official EPA assessment (impaired-waters status and fish-consumption advisories) for Ruth Lake at How’s My Waterway (EPA).

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State fishing records

Official CA state-record fish are published by the California Dept. of Fish & Wildlife — records there are the state's, not a MonsterRodHolders list.

Fish species

Location facts

CountyTrinity
Water typereservoir

Nearby towns & communities

  • Ueland Place (1.53 mi)
  • Forest Glen (4.77 mi)

Nearby attractions

  • Pickett Peak Campground — source
  • Fern Campground — source
  • Mad River Campground — source
  • Bailey Canyon Campground — source
  • Fir Cove Campground — source
  • Hell Gate Campground — source
  • Forest Glen Campground — source
  • Scott Flat Campground — source

Fishing videos

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