Lakes and rivers near Redding

9 lakes and rivers within about 180 miles of Redding, closest first, with boat rentals, camping and fishing for each.

Blue-ribbon rainbow trout drifting below Keswick Dam in Redding.

California's biggest reservoir, with 365 miles of shoreline and houseboat coves.

Spotted bass capital with floating campsites and boat-in camps.

Largest natural freshwater lake fully inside California. Trophy bass water.

Napa County coves, the Glory Hole spillway and calm morning ski water.

Sacramento's backyard lake. Ski boats, beaches and the American River trail.

California's most-run whitewater. Class II-III through Coloma.

Lazy summer canoe floats through redwoods and wine country.

Alpine blue water at 6,225 ft. Paddleboards, beaches, and cold-water trout.

Distances are straight-line miles from the city center. Drive times are longer in the mountains.