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The drive through
the majestic redwood forest to reach Stone
Lagoon is just as breathtaking as the lagoon
itself. Situated about an hour south of the
Oregon border at an elevation of 20 feet,
Stone Lagoon boasts some of the finest
paddling in Northern California.
The lagoon's serene 10-mph boat speed limit
and picturesque scenery provide unparalleled
paddling along its six miles of shoreline,
where massive redwood groves rise up from
the shore, leaving only a few pullout
locations. This backdrop of exquisite
natural beauty offers awe-inspiring sights,
with abundant wildlife including elk, deer,
bears, raccoons, otters, seals, and even
whales.
Stone Lagoon is an excellent destination for
coastal cutthroat trout and steelhead
fishing. When high flows breach the sandbar
separating the lagoon's fresh water from the
ocean, trout enter the lagoon and often
remain there year-round. Regulations permit
keeping two cutthroats with a 14-inch
minimum size, but all steelhead must be
released .
The best months for fishing the big
steelhead are October through December.
Map of Stone Lagoon
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