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.