Hensley Lake

Less visited than nearby Eastman Lake, Hensley Lake has almost as many facilities and comparable fishing.  Hensley Lake was created by a dam on the Fresno River.

• Location:  Roads 603 and 400 in Madera County

• Distance from Merced:  42 miles

• Distance from Los Banos:  69 miles

• Operating Authority:  U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

• Surface Area of Lake:  1,570 acres

Facilities and Activities:

• Boat ramp

• Chemical/flush restrooms

• Drinking fountains

• Campgrounds/group campgrounds with BBQ grills/fire rings, shelters, hot showers, electric hookups

• Picnic areas with tables, shelters, and BBQ grills

• Group picnic areas and shelters

• Swimming area

• Playground

• Dump station

• Hiking/biking/equestrian trails

• Wildlife viewing area

• Horseshoe pits

• Dogs allowed?  Yes

• Horses allowed?  Yes, and a large network of equestrian trails are available

• Hunting allowed?  Yes

• Fish species:  Bass, bluegill, catfish, crappie, sunfish.  Rainbow trout during winter months.

• Boat rentals:  No

Website: http://corpslakes.usace.army.mil/visitors/projects.cfm?Id=L268006