The special attraction of Lewiston Lake is its quality fly fishing for rainbow trout. The lake is also popular with trollers and bank anglers. A 10-mile per hour speed limit has also made the lake popular with float tubers and canoeists.
Swimmers generally find the water too cold for comfort.
The area offers excellent wildlife viewing for bald eagle, osprey, otter, and deer. Back to top of Document Ruth Lake Ruth Lake in southwest Trinity County continues to be a secret, even though the trout, kokanee, bass, bluegill and catfishing is excellent during their respective seasons. Consistent afternoon winds make the lake popular with sailors. Campsites dot the shoreline, and overnight lodging and dining is nearby. Back to top of Document Trinity Lake Trinity Lake, the third-largest reservoir in California, is over 26 miles long with 147 miles of shoreline.