Shaver Lake
The Lake
Nestled in the beautiful Sierra Nevada Mountains about 60 miles East of
Fresno, California, Shaver Lake lies at an elevation of 5,370
feet. The lake was formed on Stevenson Creek with the
construction of Shaver Dam built by Southern California
Edison and completed in 1927. Shaver contains about 2,100 surface
acres of water and is surrounded by 15 miles of granite covered
shoreline.
People come to visit for the hiking, fishing,
boating, and water recreation the lake offers. Full service
marinas and launch facilities are available.
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The
lake contains a good population of Kokanee, a fresh water Salmon, and
Rainbow Trout. The lake also has Brown Trout, Small Mouth Bass,
Catfish, Blue Gill, Brook Trout, Carp and Crawdads. This body of water
is planted
regularly by the Department of Fish and Game and Southern California
Edison. All boating is permitted as well as jet skis, water
skiing, and swimming; full service marinas and launch facilities
available.
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The Town
The current town of Shaver lake has evolved from a lumber mill
community to its present mix of eclectic businesses serving the local
and tourist population. The town is home to about 1000 permanent
residents, but during the summer season that population increases to
around 5000 people. The population also increases during the snow ski
season, but in fewer total numbers. To learn more about the history and
the area please contact The Shaver Lake Chamber of Commerce or The
Central Sierra Historical Society for more information.
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