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Magnificent Deep Blue Lakes of California

Seema Nehete
California is often referred to as "Golden State" as it is home to some of most pristine and beautiful lakes in the world. Visit these amazing lakes in California that will just let you feel more energetic and refreshing.

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Lake Tahoe
One of the largest alpine lakes in North America and the second deepest lake in the U.S.

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One can enjoy various types of winter sports, water sports, hiking and biking trails around this lake. It also offers best scenic views to nature lovers for all round the year.

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Shasta Lake
Located in Shasta County this beautiful lake is known for having Mediterranean climate. While summers here are hot and dry you can enjoy snow during winters.

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At Shasta Lake you can indulge into various recreational activities like water skiing, boating, camping and fishing.

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Clear Lake
It is the largest natural freshwater lake located in Lake county. This lake is famous for the fishes like Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Carp and Catfish which are found in large number here.

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Mono lake
It's a highly alkaline lake also referred to as "Saline Soda Lake" located in Mono County. The strange tufa towers which are calcium carbonate structures formed here make this lake unique and worth a visit.

Lake Havasu
This concrete arch dam is a large reservoir built on the border between California and Arizona on the Colorado river behind Parker Dam.

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Lake Havasu offers boating and fishing. The lake frequently hosts fishing tournaments.

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Lake Berryessa
This beautiful lake is located in the Vaca Mountains of Napa County that was formed during the construction of the Monticello Dam.
Lake Berryessa is famous for the unique Glory hole that is an open bell-mouth spillway formed at the southeast of the reservoir which is 72 feet (22 m) in diameter.

Convict Lake
Located in the Mono County this lake is known for its deep blue waters and the strikingly beautiful mountains that surround the lake.