Species present: Brook Trout. This lake frequently freezes and may be devoid of fish.
Seasons: Open all year. Bag limit: 5 per day, 10 in possession.
Date of usual ice out: June 1 (6,400' elevation).
Access road: This lake is located in Section 12, T40N, R6W. Access is via the South Fork Road (Road 26) from the W.A. Barr Road. About 2.5 miles up Road 26, just past the concrete bridge, take road 41N53 to the right. About 0.5 miles up this road, turn left on road 40N64 and continue on this road until about 0.5 miles past the wooden bridge across the Middle Fork of the Sacramento River. Turn to the left on road 40N10Y. This road goes directly to Chipmunk Lake, but it is not maintained for traffic and generally the crossings of the Middle Fork are impassable for vehicles. It is advised that you walk into Chipmunk from the first crossing, a distance of about two miles.
Camping: Several fair sites.
Surface acres: 1 acre.
Comments: This lake is infrequently visited, and may show some signs of grazing. The lake is on National Forest land.
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