About 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. 

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People come to visit for the hiking, fishing, boating, and water recreation the lake offers. Full service marinas and launch facilities are available. 

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. 

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. 

Shaver Lake

Things To Do & Places 
To Stay In Shaver Lake

The Shaver Lake Art Gallery, across from Ken's Market, has one of the finest displays of art in the area. It's a must see and a chance to go home with wood carvings, paintings, photos and skilled crafted art. We suggest the Shaver Lake Hotel, Knotty Pines Cabins, The Elliott House B&B, Edison Campground and Coldwell Shaver Lake Vacation Rentals for your overnight stay. They are popular with our client anglers. Go to our Links & Lures page of this web site for details.