San Joaquin River Lakes —

  • Lake Edison — A high-elevation reservoir on Mono Creek deep in the Sierra National Forest, legendary among John Muir Trail hikers as a resupply stop and known for excellent trout fishing.
  • Florence Lake — A remote alpine reservoir in the John Muir Wilderness accessible by ferry, offering fishing, camping, and a direct connection to the John Muir Trail.
  • Huntington Lake — A scenic high-Sierra reservoir famous for sailing regattas, consistent winds, and stunning mountain views about 70 miles northeast of Fresno.
  • Shaver Lake — A full-service mountain lake 50 miles from Fresno with water skiing, jet skiing, fishing, swimming, and a lakeside village with shops and restaurants.
  • Millerton Lake — A large reservoir 20 miles from Fresno at Friant Dam, popular for boating, fishing, bald eagle watching, and revealing a Gold Rush-era courthouse at low water levels.