Paddling enthusiasts will find many scenic coves
and miles of shoreline to explore at Shaver
Lake. Mountains clothed with towering pine
forests provide a spectacular background setting
for an invigorating paddle. This popular boating
lake has a 5mph boat speed limit 100 feet from
the shoreline, which provides a safe haven from
the fast-moving powerboats.
It is a good six-hour paddle around the
entire perimeter of Shaver Lake. The shape
of the lake is not well-suited for novice
paddlers unless they launch from Camp Edison
and only paddle the southern arms, which is
the most scenic area on the lake. A public
boat launching ramp is located at the north
end of the lake. Camp Edison also has boat
launching facilities for its campers. Shaver
Lake is a popular lake for water sports
activities. Water skiing, jet skis and
windsurfing are popular activities at this
beautiful mountain lake.
Shaver Lake is an ultimate destination to
hook a rainbow trout, salmon, smallmouth
bass, bluegill or catfish. The lake is open
all year for fishing. The Department of Fish
and Game plants the lake with 52,000 rainbow
trout in the 10 to
12 inch class, and 54,000 kokanee salmon
fingerlings each year.
The best time to fish is when the water
surface warms
up beginning in the spring,
and in the coves along the southern side of
the lake away from the abundance of
fast-moving watercraft on the lake.
Map of Shaver Lake
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