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Don Pedro Lake - One of California's highest-rated fishing area & 5th largest artificial lake

PHOTO BY ADAM BLAUERT

Don Pedro Lake

The fifth-largest artificial lake in California, Don Pedro is one of California’s highest-rated fishing areas.  This Tuolumne River reservoir is also a prime area for all types of boat-based recreation.

The spectacular 4th of July fireworks show draws huge crowds.

Don Pedro  - PHOTO BY ADAM BLAUERT

  • Location:  Bonds Flat Road, Highways 132 and 120

  • Distance from Merced:  35 miles

  • Distance from Los Banos:  71 miles

  • Operating authority:  Modesto Irrigation District and Turlock Irrigation District

  • Surface area of lake:  13,000 acres

Facilities and activities:

  • Rentals:  Boats and personal watercraft including houseboats

For more information

Website: http://donpedrolake.com/index.htm

Special Events

Annual 4th of July fireworks show.


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