Bass Lake

Bass Lake is located in: Oakhurst, CA

Phone: 559-642-3212

Bass Lake

About the Lake:

Bass Lake is located at the southern entrance to Yosemite Park. This incredibly beautiful lake is a great place for fishing and boating and offers numerous features for both. For most of the year, water levels are sufficient for most boats. After September however, levels do tend to dip a bit.

Boat Launches:

Wishon Point Boat Ramp

On the south side of the lake, on Rd. 222 near the dam.

Paved launch ramp, campground nearby.

Pines Village Boat Ramp

On the northshore of the lake, on Rd. 432 near Pines Village Resort.

Paved launch ramp, marina.

Camping:

Is camping allowed? Yes, the forest service does allow camping. Here are the locations according to lake management:

#01 Crane Valley Group Campground

At the northwest end of the lake, on Rd. 222 near the junction of Rd. 222 and Rd. 432.

7 group sites, maximum trailer length 30', no water, amphitheater, vault toilets, fee, open year round.

#02 Forks Campground

On the south side of the lake, on Rd. 222.

31 R.V. and tent sites, maximum trailer length 24', water, flush toilets, fee, open April - early October.

#03 Lupine-Cedar Campground

On the south side of the lake, on Rd. 222.

R.V. and tent sites, group sites, maximum trailer length 40', water, flush toilets, fee, open year round.

#04 Wishon Point Campground

On the south side of the lake, on Rd. 222 near the dam.

47 R.V. and tent sites, maximum trailer length 30', water, flush toilets, fee, launch ramp, open May - late September.

#05 Spring Cove Campground

On the south side of the lake, on Rd. 222.

63 R.V. and tent sites, maximum trailer length 30', water, flush toilets, fee, open May - mid September.

Boating restrictions:

Please note that you may not stay at the lake for more than 10 consecutive days. All boats must meet federal and state boating regulations.

What kind of fish can be found in the lake? Trout, bass, crappie, salmon, catfish and even panfish can be found here.

Are there any limitations or regulations on fishing? Yes, according to lake management:

Trout and Salmon: Open season all year. Limit: five

Bass: Open season all year. Limit: five bass. Minimum length: 12 inches

Catfish: Open season all year. Limit: no limit

Crappie: Open season all year. Limit: twenty five

Panfish: Open season all year. Limit: no limit

Special Notes:

Please note that the day use camping areas close at nine. If camping, the forest service requires that all fires be put out using a shovel and water. They ask that you do not bury the coals.

Nearby resorts and marinas:

The Forks Resort

39150 Road 222, Bass Lake, CA 93604 - (559) 642-3737

Boat rentals, full service resort

Miller's Landing Resort

37976 Road 222, Wishon, CA 93669 - (559) 642-3633

Complete marina, gasoline, boat ramp

The Pines Resort

P.O. Box 109, Bass Lake, CA 93604

Reservations (800) 350-7463 or (559) 642-3121

Chalets and boating services

Ducey's On The Lake

P.O. Box 109, Bass Lake, CA 93604

Reservations (800) 350-7463 or (559) 642-3121

Suites, market and more


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