LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Charles Michael McCarty passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on New Year’s Day 2019.

He is missed by many friends and family.

Charlie came and went from Lake County for 20 years and finally came back to stay in 2014. He invested himself in Lake County and especially the lake, which he loved so dearly.

You would often see Charlie at the boat ramp, taking a personal interest in helping people get out on the water fishing and boating.

He worked for the county selling quagga mussel stickers, and even started his own business selling them – “Fishaholic Service.”

And that is what Charlie was. He loved fishing and he loved to encourage others to fish. If you want to honor Charlie’s memory – take someone fishing.

A celebration of Charlie’s life will be held when the weather is better.