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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.…
PHOTO BY ADAM BLAUERT
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.
Hensley Lake - PHOTO BY ADAM BLAUERT
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
Hensley - PHOTO BY ADAM BLAUERT
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
Hensley - PHOTO BY ADAM BLAUERT
Website: http://corpslakes.usace.army.mil/visitors/projects.cfm?Id=L268006
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