Kayaking Thomas Edison Lake
  

Located in the Ansel Adams Wilderness in the Sierra National Forest, this stunning high elevation lake is surrounded by majestic mountain peaks that tower above a dense pine and conifer forest. A special feature about Thomas Edison Lake is it’s an incredible challenge to get there. Kaiser Pass Road, (County Road 80), is a steep two-way road, with hairpin turns barely wide enough for one vehicle. (Now I know why they are called hairpin turns; it’s because they cause your hair to stand on end.)

There are sheer drop-offs, with no guardrails, and a broken paved road that looks more like a goat trail. All the while, you are praying to yourself that another vehicle doesn’t come from the opposite direction because one of you will have to back up. Needless to say, large, wide RVs and vehicles with trailers are not advised to use this road. I could go as far as to say any vehicle that doesn’t have four-wheel drive. If you weren’t skittish about driving on these kinds of roads before, you will be after driving to Thomas Edison Lake.

One thing Thomas Edison Lake has is outstanding scenery. It’s a perfect choice for your next paddling excursion if you are looking for a remote paddling destination.The crystal clear water minimal amount of watercraft and people, and the abundance of trout fishing make Thomas Edison Lake an ideal kayak fishing destination for an avid fisherman looking to hook eastern brook, or rainbow trout or an occasional brown. The lake receives yearly stocks of 8,000 rainbow trout in the 10 to 12-inch class by the Department of Fish and Game. After an early morning paddle, relax and fish, or find a sandy beach and take semi-warm swim.

Map of Thomas Edison Lake

  
 
 
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