Pineflat Lake is ideal for long-distance paddling with a companion over a several-day period while camping overnight at one of the campgrounds situated around the lake. Boat-in camping is allowed, but only for boats you can sleep on, which rules out kayaks and canoes. Being a solo paddler, I prefer paddling the long, narrow, and winding “tail” end of the lake where the Kings River flows into Pineflat Lake.

Activities at Pine Flat Lake include plenty of on-the-water fun. Jet skiing, kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing, and swimming are among the more popular water sports at Pine Flat Lake.

Fluctuating water levels drastically change the topographical appearance of the shoreline from month to month, especially during the late summer. There are many coves and inlets to explore on the tail end of Pineflat Lake.

Pine Flat Lake has a healthy supply of spotted, large and smallmouth bass, crappie, catfish, bluegill, and trout. The lake produces a high catch rate for bass from November right through the spawn. The crappie season begins to pick up by late February, and with bluegill soon afterwards. In the springtime, trout fishing can be a little tougher. By late spring through summer, anglers will have to go deep to find the trout. By fall, trout fishing slows down.

You are sure to enjoy a one-of-a-kind experience at Pine Flat Lake. 

Map of Pineflat Lake.