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Whether your ideal getaway involves paddling
along a serene lake or capturing picturesque
landscapes, Topaz Lake offers the perfect
escape. Situated along the California-Nevada
border, this man-made lake boasts
magnificent panoramas of the eastern Sierra
Nevada mountains and ample turquoise waters
for kayaking.
At an elevation of 5,012 feet in Mono
County, California, and Douglas County,
Nevada, Topaz Lake is fed by the winding
West Walker River, which carries a healthy
population of brown, rainbow, and Lahontan
trout. As a top kayak fishing destination,
the lake is regularly stocked with rainbow
trout by the Nevada and California wildlife
departments.
Beyond fishing, Topaz Lake provides a wealth
of outdoor recreation. During the warmer
months, visitors enjoy water and jet skiing,
while the crisp weather of late September to
early October makes
for ideal kayaking and photography of the
vibrant fall foliage. Campers, hikers, and
swimmers can also take advantage of the
largely public shoreline, save for a few
private sections.
Map of Topaz Lake
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