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east of Mount Shasta, is accessible from the beach area and from the Forest Service campground. Smaller fishable public lakes include Toad, Gumboot, Mumbo, Castle and the small lakes in the Shasta State Wildlife Refuge east of Montague. Small boats on trailers can be launched down ramps at Medicine, McCloud, and Siskiyou Lakes. Stream fishermen will find public access on the McCloud River at two places: around the falls area at Fowlers Campground, and downstream from McCloud Reservoir (between the dam and Nature Conservancy land). The best – world famous – fishing (catch and release) on the Sacramento River is below the Box Canyon Dam, from Cantara all the way downstream past Dunsmuir. Detailed information regarding stream and lake fishing may be obtained by contacting the Mount Shasta Visitors’ Bureau. Photo by Mark Gibson CASTLE LAKE Picturesque, crystal-clear Castle Lake is one of the most studied lakes in the United States. During the summer, walk around the west side of the lake to see the station where U.C. Davis scientists come to collect and study water and insect samples. In midsummer enjoy the spectacular colors and fragrance of the wildflowers which bloom at water’s edge. Climb Castle Lake Trail to the east to tiny Heart Lake, or cut off over the crest into the Castle Crags Wilderness Area to Little Castle Lake. ICE SKATING RINK The Siskiyou Ice Rink is located in Shastice Park In Mt. Shasta City. With majestic Mount Shasta in the background, the rink is 85’ wide by 185’ long – the same size as National Hockey League rinks. The Ice Rink is an outdoor facility so come ready to skate, restrooms are available nearby and a variety of music is played during most hours of operation. The rink is open seasonally, so call in advance. To get there take the central Mt. Shasta City exit from I-5 and head east on Lake Street. You'll cross North Mt. Shasta Blvd, continue up Lake Street, it veers left near a baseball park, you will come to a four way stop. Turn right onto Rockfellow Drive, go about 1/4 mile, turn left into the entrance of Shastice Park. For more information regarding public skate schedules, skate rentals and prices, or special events contact the Mt. Shasta Parks and Recreation Department at (530) 926-2494 or (530) 926-1702. FISHING - PUBLIC ACCESS Stream and lake fishermen can find diverse free public fishing accesses throughout southern Siskiyou County. Lake Siskiyou is surrounded by public land, so access to its shoreline is easy and great scenic views can be found everywhere. Public lands along the shoreline of the McCloud Reservoir, south of the town of McCloud, are found near the boat ramp and on either side of the dam. Medicine Lake, 60 miles Photo by Kevin Lahey 18 Photo by Kevin Lahey

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