Eagle Lake (Lassen County)
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| Location | Lassen County, California |
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| Lake type | alkaline |
| Catchment area | 1,500 km² (600 sq mi) |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 24,000 acres (97.1 km²) |
| Max. depth | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Surface elevation | 5,098 ft (1,554 m) |
Eagle Lake is a lake in Lassen County approximately 15 miles North of Susanville, California. It is the second largest natural lake entirely in the state of California, United States.
Home to Osprey and Bald Eagles, from which it gets its name, it also is home to the Eagle Lake trout which grow to very large sizes. The average size of these trout are about 1 1/2 pounds and can exceed 10 pounds. It is said that the alkaline waters of the lake contribute to the size of these fish.
 The lake just before dusk. |
 The lake in the afternoon. |
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