Continent
North America
Country
California (USA)
Next Big City
Sacramento
Next Town
Chico
 
Type:
Lake
Rider Ability:
Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Features:
Parking

Water

Type:
Shallow, Flat, Chop
Hazards:
No information
Quality:
Clean
Best Tide:
Tide independent

The water depends on the wind. If you are on your big kite, it can be very flat, but when it is ripping then it can get some big chop. Usually can find flat water though. Water level is constantly changing because it comes out of the bottom of a lake and just depends on if they are letting water out or not. A good spot to learn and try tricks because there is always land somewhere close to you if something goes wrong and the water is pretty.

Beach

Type:
Grass
Size:
Small
Hazards:
None
Beach Users:
None

The launch is a nice spot. Has a little grassy area for launching and is right next to the water. Since the water level moves up and down sometimes have to walk upwind a little, but not far.

Weather

Spring:
Normal
Summer:
Normal
Fall:
Normal
Winter:
Thick

Unfortunately the water temperature is always cold. Since it comes out of the bottom of the lake a wetsuit is always needed. 3/2 is fine expect for like 3 months of the winter when a 4/3 is better. Fine in a 3/2 on the hot 100°F+ summer days.

Wind

Best Months:
March, April, May, September, October, November
Wind Type:
Frontal
Best Direction:
N
Main Direction:
No information

An awesome spot when there is wind. Wind is never really predictable here though. Wind is best in spring and fall. Rare to have it be going off in the summer or winter. Spot only works well on a North wind, which is sideonshore.



How to get there

Transport
Car
Access
Short walk

From Sacramento take highway 99 north about 80 miles. Will be right off of this on your right. Will see a big body of water and about four kites in the air and windsurfers if it is windy. Turn right onto the 162 and go over the bridge and then turn left onto a dirt road right after the bridge. This is before the boat launch on your right. From Chico take highway 99 south about 20 miles. Make a left when see water, and same as above.

Extra information

Rules
None

Nightlife

Good nightlife in Chico, #2 party school in the nation is only 20 minutes away. Awesome bar scene and ladies.