Water Sports

The clear blue skies in Yosemite National Park are seemingly endless. Why not spend time under the breath-taking skies at the lake?

Looking for a little more excitement in the water? Take out your fishing pole and reel in a good time! Press your luck at fishing in Yosemite; available fish species include: salmon, trout, bass, catfish, bullheads, crappie, bluegill, and others!

Whether you like to fish, boat, swim, camp or just want to enjoy a picnic at the lake, both Lakes McClure and McSwain offer your family some of California’s best water-oriented recreation areas, including:

  • Fishing
  • Boating
  • Water Skiing
  • Water crafting
  • White Water Rafting on the Merced and Tuolumne Rivers
  • Windsurfing
  • Hang Gliding
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Swimming
  • Sailing
  • Picnicking
  • Nature walks
  • RV and Tent camping
  • And MUCH MORE!

For more information about camping at either of the lakes above, contact campground information at 209-378-2521.Reservations can be made by calling 800-468-8889, Tuesday through Friday,
from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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