Clear Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Clear Lake National Wildlife Refuge was created in 1911 and spans a total area of 46,460 acres. The Refuge has around Twenty thousand acres of open water bordered by an upland habitat that includes bunch grass, low sagebrush, and juniper.

Several species of colonial nesting birds, such as the American white pelican and the double-crested cormorant, utilize the lake’s tiny rocky islands as breeding grounds. Pronghorn antelope, mule deer, and sage grouse are just a few creatures that make their homes in the upland areas.

For its delicate ecosystems and the local species that depend on them, the Refuge is off-limits to the general public except for limited waterfowl shooting and pronghorn antelope hunting during the regular California State seasons. The Clear Lake Reservoir is the principal water source for the agricultural program on the eastern side of the Klamath Basin, and the United States Bureau of Reclamation manages its water levels.

Location: 4009 Hill Rd, Tulelake, CA 96134, United States

Phone number: 530-667-2231

Area: 188 km²

Established: 1911

Management: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service