Water Recreation

Boating and Fishing

Anyone 16 years and older must have a valid fishing license to take any kind of fish, mollusk, invertebrate, amphibian or crustacean in California. This must be displayed on your person, above the waist and available to present to authorities if requested.

Merced River – use caution as the water is swift in some areas.

Bass Lake - located southeast of Oakhurst. Bass Lake Boat Rentals and Water Sports
(559) 642-3200 - (800) 585-9283

The Pines Resort - located at Bass Lake. Pines Marina
(559) 642-3565

Miller's Landing - located South Shore at Bass Lake.
(559) 642-3633

The Forks Resort - located at 39150 Road 222, Bass Lake.
(559) 642-3737

Millerton Lake -State Recreation Area, located 20 miles northeast of Fresno, off Hwy. 41
(800) 444-7275

Lake McClure - located west of Coulterville. Waterskiing, jet skiing, sailing and houseboats. Fish for trout, bass, bluegill, crappie, catfish salmon and shad.
(800) 468-8889

Lake McSwain - located west of Coulterville. Waterskiing, jet skiing, sailing and houseboats. Fish for trout, bass, bluegill, crappie, catfish, salmon and shad.
(800) 468-8889