A PERSONAL CONNECTION

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Clear Lake at sunset

EXPLORE CLEAR LAKE

A living lake
with a long memory.

Nature, local essentials and a few good reasons to leave the dock.

PLAN THE EASY PART

Food, errands & a day out.

Small-town hours and charger status change. Tap a card and verify details on the day you travel.

Provisioning inspiration · property kitchen

Riviera Foods

Groceries, deli and adjacent fuel near the south-shore route.

Map the grocery stop
Downtown Kelseyville · Wikimedia Commons

Kelseyville

Coffee, independent dining, tasting rooms and a walkable Main Street.

Plan a Main Street day
Clear Lake State Park · public domain

Clear Lake State Park

Public trails, picnic areas, visitor information and a public boat ramp.

Check the park guide
EV charging · CC0 public-domain dedication

EV & fuel planning

Public charging is limited around the south shore. Check live status and arrive with a buffer.

Check live chargers

NATURE & HERITAGE

Four places to know.

Clear Lake’s basin holds wetlands, volcanic terrain, wildlife habitat and living Native history. Visit gently and follow current public access rules.

Anderson Marsh in the Clear Lake area
Public-domain photo · Wikimedia Commons

Anderson Marsh

On Clear Lake’s southeast shore, this state historic park protects freshwater marsh, oak woodland and cultural places tied to roughly 14,000 years of human history. Look for herons, egrets, hawks and other wetland birds; check the official page for current trail and visitor information.

Official or background guide ↗
Indian Island in the Clear Lake area
Clear Lake · Meghan Snow / USFWS · Public domain

Indian Island

A culturally significant landmark within Koi history and the Anderson Marsh landscape. The island is privately owned: appreciate it from permitted public or water routes, never assume landing access, and treat cultural resources with care.

Official or background guide ↗
Mount Konocti in the Clear Lake area
Photo · Wikimedia Commons

Mount Konocti

The volcanic landmark above Clear Lake anchors scenic drives and hikes. County-park access and trail conditions can change, so check official guidance before setting out.

Official or background guide ↗
Bass Alley in the Clear Lake area
Clear Lake fishing · John Heil / USFWS · Public domain

Bass Alley

A locally known Clear Lake fishing area, best treated as a conversation starter—not a guaranteed catch. Ask a local tackle shop or guide about seasonal conditions, current regulations and permitted public access; private directions are not published here.

Official or background guide ↗

BEFORE WATER ACTIVITIES

Check the lake each day.

Clear Lake is California’s largest natural freshwater lake entirely within the state. It is broad, shallow and productive, with conditions that shift with weather, season and water level. Warm periods may bring harmful algal blooms.

Review current Lake County and California public-health guidance before swimming, paddling or allowing pets near the water. Fishing, shoreline time and wildlife watching may still fit the day depending on conditions, access and advisories—but no activity or wildlife sighting is guaranteed.

Expect a real outdoor environment: insects, webs, leaves, bird activity and changing weather belong here too.

Current Lake County precautions ↗