Don Pedro Lake is one of the busiest water recreation lakes in California. It is located in the Sierra Nevada foothills. Over half a million visitors a year enjoy fishing, paddling, boating, and camping at Don Pedro Lake.

Recreational paddlers should be prepared for the possibility of gusty wind before they set out at Don Pedro Lake. For that reason,  paddling  earlier in the morning is advisable due to the gusty wind conditions common in this area. It is also advisable to paddle close-by the shoreline due to the amount of boat traffic and to sit out the wind while waiting for calmer weather. Along the way, you’ll have ample opportunities to see a variety of wildlife and birds.

Kayak fishing provides excellent opportunities to catch trout, salmon, black bass, catfish and bluegill. You might even pull in a few smallmouth or spotted bass.Kayak fishing provides excellent opportunities to catch trout, salmon, black bass, catfish and bluegill. You might even pull in a few smallmouth or spotted bass.

One of the greatest attractions to the area is the abundance of wildlife. Deer, bears, and other critters can be seen throughout the region. Canoeing, paddle boarding, and kayaking are an ideal way to experience its majestic landscape and wildlife.

Map of Don Pedro Lake