The Golden State is a bonanza for lovers of nature and the great outdoors, and in addition to natural beauty, its most stunning freshwater reservoir lakes usually offer a plethora of activities and amenities -  fishing as well as swimming, boating, and various other pursuits on the lands surrounding them.

For a round-up of some of the state's most popular with visitors from near and far, read Tripatini contributor Ady Kang´s post 13 of the Top Recreatoinal Lakes to Enjoy in California.