Clear Lake Homes For Sale

Clear Lake is the major recreation attraction in Lake county. The lake is more than 19 miles long and 9 miles wide at it's widest point and is the largest natural lake in the state of California and the oldest lake in North America. Average depth is 28 feet with water temperatures varying from the low 40's in winter to the mid 70's in summer. It has 100 miles of shoreline and is circled by 60 miles of scenic roads. Clear Lake is at an elevation of 1,320 feet. The lake is surrounded by resorts, many which have marinas and launch ramps. There are also 11 free public ramps around the lake. Complete services are available in the city of Lakeport. Clear Lake is a shallow body of water with many grassy flats, brush covered banks and abundant tule growth. Much of it's shore is lined with privately-owned resorts, residences and boat docks. During seasonal weather fronts winds can create 3' to 4' waves in the open areas of the lake. The largest natural freshwater lake completely within California, Clear Lake attracts anglers, boaters, skiers and swimmers year after year to the communities of Lake County. In fact, Clear Lake is well-known for its outdoor recreational opportunities, but many people do not identify the famous lake with the county in which it is centered. Known as the Bass Capital of the West, Clear Lake has more than 43,000 surface acres, ample space for fishing, swimming, sailing, waterskiing, jet skiing, parasailing, kayaking, kneeboarding, and other water sports.