History of Shaver Lake Chamber of Commerce

Shaver Lake is named for pioneer lumberman C.B. Shaver, who logged in the area around the turn of the century. In 1893, Shaver built a small rock-filled dam that impounded water to form a small millpond to support logging operations. Shaver Lake was constructed by the Pacific Light and Power Corporation which in 1927 became Southern California Edison. The lake is part of the Big Creek Hydroelectric project employing a sophisticated system of lakes, tunnels, steel penstocks and power houses that today still converts water into electricity for use in millions of homes and businesses.

Shaver Lake is a popular recreational lake surrounded by thick pine forests and provides for boating camping, hiking, fishing as well as water sports activities like water skiing, jet skis and windsurfing. Canoe and Kayak enthusiasts will find many out of the way coves and miles of shoreline to explore.

For avid anglers looking to hook up a German brown, rainbow trout, Kokannee salmon, small mouth bass, bluegill or catfish, Shaver Lake is the ultimate angler destination and is open year around for fishing.

Families who bring their boats to Shaver Lake will find a public boat launching ramp maintained by Fresno County at the north end of the lake, or Shaver Lake Marina at Camp Edison offering boat launching facilities for its paying customers, and a handicap boat access available near Sierra Marina at the north end of the lake.