Location and Directions:

    Lake Piru is located approx. 35 miles North of L.A. in the Los Padres National Forest. From I-5. Take Rt. 126 West to Piru Canyon Rd. exit. Go North 6 miles to the lake.

General Info:

    Lake Piru consists of 1,200 surface acres and 12 miles of shoreline at capacity. It rests at an elevation of 1,055 feet amongst the rolling oak hills of Ventura Co. They are open year round sunrise to sunset. (except Christmas Day) There is a very nice campground with hot shower facilities, picnic areas and swim beach. There is a general store for supplies and even a nice restaurant over-looking the lake. Ranger Station - (805) 521-1500. Visit the Lake Piru Website for fees and more info.

Boating Info:

    There is a very nice 5-lane launch ramp and marina here with over-night slips available for rent. Float tubes and boats under 12 feet are confined to a designated area only. There are motorboats and pontoon boats available for rent at the marina. Water-skiing is allowed in the main channel. No personal watercraft (jet-skis) are allowed. Marina (805) 521-1231.

Fishing Info:

    Rainbow trout are stocked from early Fall through early Summer by the DFG. There are also Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie, and Red Ear Sunfish here. There are lots of coves and structure here mostly accesible only by boat. The lake record Bass is at 15 pounds. Fish-cleaning facilities are located at the day use area. The adventuresome angler can also hike the trail above the lake to fish in Upper Piru Creek, which holds many wild rainbow and brown trout.