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Bass Lake History

History of Bass Lake

Over a hundred years ago Bass Lake was not a lake at all, but a lush meadow surrounded by pine tree covered hills and mountains. Mono Indians inhabited the area for centuries before a detachment of the Mariposa Battalion came across the valley in 1851 shortly after their discovery of Yosemite Valley.

After observing flocks of what they thought were Sandhill Cranes, they decided to name the large meadow area Crane Valley. The large grey-blue birds were actually Great Blue Herons which still populate the area. Through Crane Valley flowed Willow Creek, a tributary of the San Joaquin River. In 1895, a plan was devised to use the waters of Willow Creek to generate hydroelectric power for residents of the great San Joaquin Valley. The San Joaquin Electric Company was formed and the first earthen dam was built in Crane Valley in 1901.

In 1902 the San Joaquin Light & Power Corporation was formed to purchase the electric company and later the electric operations of the rival gas company. The dam was enlarged in 1905 and the present Dam was built in 1910 (145 feet high).

The lake was called Crane Valley Reservoir for many years but the name was eventually changed when a small Bass Lake lumber operation polluted the lake, killing all the fish that were in it. The lumber company was ordered by the government to replace all the fish that were lost. The chosen fish was Bass, hence the new name – Bass Lake.Bass Lake is now owned and operated by Pacific Gas and Electric Company and the waters of the lake are still used today to generate electricity, irrigate farmland in the Central Valley and for numerous recreational activities.

 

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The Family and I just finished our 5 hour Patio Boat rental and could not be more pleased with our renting experience. the staff was very professional and polite. very nice to talk with and the boat was awesome. had a BLAST on the lake. Cant wait to do it again. Being from Wa st. I hope it is soon. love this place. Great Job Bass Lake Boat Rentals!

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We rented a boat this weekend with a slide. The staff from the cashier to the boat/dock employees were friendly, professional and top notch! Safety was also a top priority for Bass Lake Rental team.

Ramona C


I’m so sad that we have to leave but Bass Lake was so much fun and thanks @basslakewatersports for the best time ever!

Luke H


Thank you for making our experience one that we will never forget. The lake is so magical and all of the staff at the boat rental and dock were friendly and professional. I can’t think of anything I would change. We will be back again real soon. Thank you all. Best,

Thomas C Family


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