Lake Almanor: Located in Northern California, Lake Almanor and its surrounding areas, including the Almanor Recreation Trail and Lassen Volcanic National Park, are known for bald eagle sightings during the winter months.
Lake Cachuma: Situated near Santa Barbara, Lake Cachuma is a reservoir where bald eagles can be spotted during the winter, especially around the Bradbury Dam area and along the lake shores.
San Bernardino National Forest: The Big Bear Lake area within the San Bernardino National Forest is a popular spot for viewing bald eagles during the winter months. They can often be seen around the lake and in the surrounding forested areas.
Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuges: Located in northeastern California near the Oregon border, the Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuges, including Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge and Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge, are important wintering grounds for bald eagles.
Modoc National Wildlife Refuge: Situated in northeastern California near Alturas, Modoc National Wildlife Refuge is another spot where bald eagles can be observed during the winter months, particularly around the refuge's wetlands and water bodies.
Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge Complex: The Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge Complex, including Sacramento NWR and Colusa NWR, provides opportunities to view bald eagles, especially around wetland areas and along the Sacramento River during winter.