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The drive through the redwood forest to
get to Stone Lagoon is just as breathtaking as
the lagoon itself. Stone Lagoon is located on
the northern coast about one hour south of the
Oregon border at 20’ feet elevation.
The lagoon boasts
some of the finest paddling in Northern
California. The 10-m.p.h. boat speed limit and
picturesque scenery provide unparalleled
paddling in a peaceful atmosphere around its six
miles of shoreline.
Massive redwood
groves loom up from the shore, which allows
only a few pullout locations. A backdrop of
exquisite beauty for as far as you can see
provides awesome sights. Wildlife is
plentiful. There are often sightings of elk,
deer, bears, raccoons, otter, seals, and
whales.
Stone Lagoon
provides excellent kayak angling
opportunities for coastal cutthroat trout
and steelhead. When the sandbar that
separates the lagoon’s fresh water from the
ocean is breached by high flows, trout enter
the lagoon, and many remain in the lagoon
year-round.
The regulations
permit keeping two cutthroats with a 14-inch
minimum size, but all steelheads must be
released. Be sure to check the current
regulations governin g
steelhead and cutthroat trout. October,
November, and December are the best months
of the year to fish for the big steelhead.
Map of Stone Lagoon
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