Bass Lake

Almost surrounded by the Sierra National Forest, Bass Lake is a reservoir whose waters can reach 80ºF in summer. Created by a dam on a tributary of the San Joaquin River, the lake is owned by Pacific Gas and Electric Company and is used to generate electricity as well as for recreation.

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