Lake Solano (Putah Creek), Winters: paddleboard and kayak launch

Lake Solano (Putah Creek), Winters: launch details

Calm, narrow flatwater on Putah Creek below Monticello Dam. No gas or electric motors are allowed, so the water stays glassy and beginner-friendly. The water is very cold year-round because it is released from the bottom of Lake Berryessa. Free launch for hand-carried and car-top craft (day-use fee applies), with picnic sites and restrooms. Quiet, shaded, and rich with birdlife, and well known for fly fishing.

Water type
Lake
Region
North Bay, California
Fee
Launch fee
Conditions
Lake launch. Not tide-sensitive.
Rentals
Board or kayak rentals available nearby
Power boats
No power boats
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