10/10/22: Closed for the season, see ya next year!
We will be accepting reservations for the 2023 season on January 2nd, 2023
A Full Service Marina on Shaver Lake
Shaver Lake
Marina offers an extensive rental fleet including Pontoon Boats, Fishing Boats, Waverunners, Kayaks, Canoes, Stand Up Paddle Boards and more for any type of fun you desire on the lake.
Pontoon Boats
16 to 24 feet, 4 to 12 passengersRent a pontoon boat just the right size for your family or group so you can go anywhere on Shaver Lake and enjoy fishing, swimming, tubing, picnicking, site seeing, and family outings.
Jet Skis / Wave Runner
Fun for three on a JetSkiBring your sense of adventure and jump on a Jet Ski to see the whole lake while enjoying an exhilarating ride for up to three people. Rent by the hour or All Day
Paddle boards, Kayaks, Canoes
Rented by the Hour to All DayShaver Lake Marina is neslted on Bikini Cove in Camp Edison with plenty of shoreline in either direction for (SUP) Stand up Paddleboards, Kayaks, Canoes & Paddleboats.
Fishing Boats
With or without remote steeringShaver Lake Marina has Fishing Boats with or without remote steering. Rent for 2 hours, 1/2 a day or all day.
Reservations Required
Open April 15 -October 15
Due to weather conditions and lake levels that are beyond our control, we sometimes have to adjust those dates. All reservations are made online. To book a reservation click on the 'Book Now' Button
We start taking reservations for 2023 on January 2, 2023
2022 Light Up the Sky Bass Lake Fireworks and Boat Parade!
July 4th - Boat Parade begins at 7 pm and the Fireworks Show starts around 9 pm.
Madera County biggest Firework show is at Bass Lake..
People line the beaches and make a day of being at the Lake for the celebration. Many hundreds of boats venture out at dusk to enjoy the show.
There is no substitute for being at the Lake in the cool night air among the trees and the water when the show begins. See the sparkle and feel the boom and hear it echo.
The show is sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and your generous donations. Please help us to keep this event and it's traditions going each year.
Fireworks are shot usually from a barge between The Pines Resort and The Forks Resort at dark around 9PM.
To make a donation to the fireworks show click below or download 2022 Donation Letter HERE.
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