29 Jun 2018

Hensley and Eastman lakes experiencing algae blooms, caution advised

SACRAMENTO, California – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District’s Hensley Lake, and H.V. Eastman Lake, are experiencing algae blooms. Signage has been posted around the lakes. Water quality testing has taken place and confirmed the presence of toxins. Caution is advised.  If visitors to Hensley Lake or H.V. Eastman Lake encounter

18 Sep 2015

Eastman Lake to celebrate National Public Lands Day on Sept. 26

Eastman Lake near Raymond, California, will celebrate National Public Lands Day, waiving fees for its day-use recreation areas and hosting volunteers for a number of park improvement projects on Sept. 26.

14 Apr 2014

Eastman Lake hosts free Kids Fishing Day, April 26

Families are invited to introduce their children 15 and younger to the fun of fishing during a free Kids Fishing Day, April 26, 2014, at Eastman Lake, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers park near Raymond.

7 Apr 2014

Nesting eagles return to Eastman Lake, popular trail temporarily closed

Bald eagles have returned to nest at the Sacramento District’s Eastman Lake and the popular Lakeview Trail will remain closed through July 31 in order to protect them.

4 Oct 2013

Government shutdown will close area Army Corps parks Oct. 6

As of Sunday, Oct. 6, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District will close public access to its 10 parks in California as a result of the federal government shutdown.

23 May 2013

Lakeview Trail at Eastman Lake re-opens

Bittersweet news from Eastman Lake – a popular hiking trail re-opens to public earlier than expected, as a long-familiar eagle pair did not successfully fledge offspring this year.

27 Feb 2013

Eastman Lake to expand fishing opportunities

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife have agreed to reopen a vast section of Eastman Lake near Madera to fishing on a seasonal basis beginning in August.

20 Feb 2013

Lakeview Trail at Eastman Lake closed to protect bald eagles

The Lakeview Trail at Eastman Lake will be temporarily closed immediately through July 31, 2013, to protect nesting bald eagles.

19 Dec 2012

Hunting restricted at Eastman Lake to protect nesting eagles

The area bordering and including Lakeview Trail at Eastman Lake (near Madera) is now in its seasonal hunting closure through July 15, 2013 to protect nesting bald eagles.