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Shasta Lake, Calif., is studded with hundreds of coves and bays all cupped by thousands of acres of gorgeous mountainous scenery.

10 Fun Facts About Shasta Lake | Houseboat Magazine This site has features that require javascript. Follow these simple instructions to enable JavaScript in your web browser. Skip to Main Content Search Menu Home Boat Builders Brokers Rentals Products Forums Photo Contest Subscribe Close Search Search Home Boat Builders Brokers Rentals Products Forums Photo Contest Subscribe Facebook Instagram Pinterest YouTube Open Search 10 Fun Facts About Shasta Lake August 2016 Web Exclusive Newsletter Facebook Share   Shasta Lake, Calif., is studded with hundreds of coves and bays all cupped by thousands of acres of gorgeous mountainous scenery. If you haven’t explored this stunning destination yet, you should definitely put it in the books. It was even voted the fifth most popular houseboating lake in the nation according to our Facebook friends. Check out some interesting facts about Shasta Lake below, found at ShastaLake.com:  1. Shasta Lake is the largest man-made reservoir in all of California. 2. The lake’s deepest point comes in at 517 feet. 3. When Shasta Lake is full, the elevation of the water surface is 1067 feet above sea level. 4. You can see the “three Shastas”—Shasta Dam, Shasta Lake, and Mount Shasta—from the Shasta Dam Vista Point. 5. While visiting you can check out Shasta Caverns, which began forming over 250 million years ago. 6. Shasta Lake stretches out to 35 miles long. 7. When Shasta Lake is full, its 365 mile shoreline exceeds that of San Francisco Bay. 8. Some parts of shoreline are "restricted" due to Bald Eagle or Osprey nesting sites. 9. Constructed between 1935 and 1945, Shasta is the second tallest and largest concrete dam in the nation. 10. One interesting historical site in the area is the trail blazed up the Sacramento River by Michael LaFramboise in 1834, which later became part of the Oregon Trail.  Like what you read? Want to know when we have important news, updates or interviews? Join our newsletter today! Sign Up You Might Also Be Interested In... Why Houseboating Relieves StressApril 22, 2022Austa CookHouseboating reduces stress and helps your relax. ...More »Compass Deviation and How to Correct It With CompensationApril 21, 2022As any new boat owner soon learns, the sport has a...More »Avoiding Rookie MistakesApril 20, 2022Hannah SmithHere are the top 12 most common mistakes new and e...More »From Dull to Vibrant Fiberglass In One Easy StepApril 19, 2022Gelcoat, the shiny outer layer of fiberglass, beco...More »Deck Plates Open Quickly with Versatile KeyApril 18, 2022Deck plates provide a convenient way to access oft...More »From Start To FinishApril 17, 2022By Heather Magda SerranoAlthough the Kennedy family has owned houseboats b...More » Houseboat Magazine email subscription service Houseboat Magazine has created a secure way for you to receive Houseboat Magazine promotional offers without making your email address available to outside sources. All promotional offers will be sent by Houseboat Magazine. We will NOT give out your name or email address. Yes I want to recieve offers from Houseboat Magazine (Harris Publishing magazines). First Name Last Name Email Share Send to your friends! Your Friend's Name Enter your friends name. Your Friend's Email Enter your friends email. Your Name Enter your name. Your Email Enter your email. Check this box to prove you're human Advertise with Us Home Advertise Privacy Policy Contact Us Copyright © 2023 Houseboat® Magazine | Published by Harris Publishing, Inc. ✖‹›{AdCode}