Laguna Niguel Lake

Laguna Niguel Lake
Sulphur Creek Reservoir
Cañada Salada
Arroyo Salada
Laguna Niguel Lake
Laguna Niguel Lake
LocationLaguna Niguel, California
Coordinates33°32′48″N 117°42′19″W / 33.54667°N 117.70528°W / 33.54667; -117.70528
Typereservoir
Primary inflowsSulphur Creek
Basin countriesUnited States
Surface area44 acres (18 ha)
Surface elevation190 ft (58 m)

Laguna Niguel Lake, formerly known as Sulphur Creek Reservoir, is an artificial 44-acre (180,000 m2) fishing and recreational lake in Laguna Niguel, California. It is created by the Sulphur Creek Dam, which was completed in 1966. It is located at 33°32′59″N 117°42′22″W / 33.54972°N 117.70611°W / 33.54972; -117.70611 and is 190 feet (58 m) above sea level. It is fed from two sources, one of which is Sulphur Creek itself and the other, a storm drain. It is accessed from La Paz Road, which runs along its east shore. Surrounding the reservoir is the Laguna Niguel Regional Park. In addition, within the lake on the large island is a protected bird sanctuary.

There is a fee to access the park and lake which costs $3 on weekdays, $5 on weekends, and $7 on holidays.