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Lake Oroville State Recreation Area
At the heart of this sprawling 29,447-acre park sits Lake Oroville, the second-largest reservoir in all of California.
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Lake Oroville State Recreation Area Details
At the heart of this sprawling 29,447-acre park sits Lake Oroville, the second-largest reservoir in all of California. It attracts visitors interested in watersports, as the lake is the ideal setting for swimming, water-skiing, boating, and sailing. It is also perfect for licensed anglers as it is considered one of the best lakes for bass and coho salmon fishing (although catfish, sturgeon, and brown trout can also be found). You can also get a great view of the lake and park from atop the 47-foot viewing tower at the visitor center. Peer through one of the two telescopes for up-close views of the Sierra Nevada mountain range and the Sutter Buttes mountain range.
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