Kayakers take to the water at Lake Berryessa

Written by: Sarah McBride

During 2017, Lake Berryessa park rangers led several exciting kayak tours around the lake. These tours were an up close and personal opportunity for visitors to experience the lake’s many beautiful sights. Paddlers got to observe bald eagles and ospreys fishing and deer roaming the shoreline. As they explored, the participants also learned about the natural and human history of Lake Berryessa, why the reservoir was built and how the water is used.

Participants included members of the public and students from the U.C. Davis Geography Department who, after a safety briefing, launched from Foxtail Flat in Oak Shores Day Use Area. Tours lasted around three hours and destinations included the Big Island and Goat Island. The tours always ended with smiles and a deeper appreciation for Lake Berryessa.

Lake Berryessa park rangers offer multiple kayaking tours throughout the year, so be sure to watch for those announcements. See their latest list of events here.

Visitors pose with kayaks before event

Visitors pose with kayaks before event

Visitors pose in the water ready to start kayaking.

Visitors pose in the water ready to start kayaking

Group of 5 kayakers on the water at Lake Berryessa.

Group of 5 kayakers on the water at Lake Berryessa

Two kayakers chatting while on the water.

Two kayakers chatting while on the water

Evening kayak event with headlamps on.

Evening kayak event with headlamps on

Sun setting while kayakers on the water at Lake Berryessa

Sun setting while kayakers on the water at Lake Berryessa

Kayaker near the shores of Lake Berryessa.

Kayaker near the shores of Lake Berryessa

Kayakers on the water, as viewed from someone on a kayak close to them

Kayakers on the water, as viewed from someone on a kayak close to them

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Published on November 13, 2017