Water sports abound in Plumas County within its more
than 100 lakes and 1,000 miles of streams. Boating, water skiing, jet skiing, sailing,
kayaking, paddle- boarding, windsurfing, and swimming
are among the more popular water sports available at the larger lakes,
including Almanor, Bucks, Antelope, Little
Grass, Gold, and Frenchman. (Lake Davis does not allow jet skiing or water skiing.)
Swimming is also popular at some of the smaller lakes, including Butt Valley Reservoir, the Lakes Basin area and the Graeagle Mill Pond, which has an adjacent facility with non-motorized watercraft rentals.
There are many swimming holes to be found in the rivers and streams. There also are a number of public swimming pools located in the major communities.
Beginner to expert kayaker or rafter? Be sure to check our River Rafting page for tips about rafting on gentle streams or challenging white-water trips on the Feather River.
Watercraft Rentals
Lake Almanor
Lake Almanor Kayak, Paddleboard & Bike Rentals
Bucks Lake
Bucks Lake Marina
Ski boats, fishing boats, pontoon boats, kayaks, canoes and jet skis
(530) 283-4243
Eastern Plumas Area
Lost Sierra Pack & Paddle
Kayak & Paddleboard rentals & delivery
(530) 238-7206
Sardine Lake Resort / Lakes Basin Area
12 foot aluminum rowboats and 12 foot aluminum rowboats with trolling motors
(530) 862-1196