The Top 20 Lakes in Fresno County
Looking to visit the best lakes in Fresno County? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Fresno County’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: November 26, 2025
Middle Rae Lake
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Middle Rae Lake is a dream of an alpine lake. Besides its beauty, it is a great water source and if you look closely, you can see numerous trout swimming …
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Wanda Lake
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Wanda Lake was named after one of John Muir’s daughters and it is a true gem in the Sierra Nevada, especially on a day without any wind when the snow …
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Nüümü Hu Hupi Lake (formerly known as Squ*w Lake)
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Squaw Lake is one of the first lakes you will reach after climbing down Silver Pass. You will have to cross the outlet of the lake.
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Lake Virginia
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Stunning Lake Virginia is located at 10,344 feet and drains into Fish Creek. The famous John Muir Trail and Pacific Crest Trail pass along its northern shore. A perfect spot for a break or a night under the stars.
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Evolution Lake
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Evolution Lake is one of those magic places along the JMT and PCT. It is the source of Evolution Creek which most hikers know due to its difficult crossing. The …
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Sallie Keyes Lakes
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Curious marmots, happy golden trout, blue lakes and flowing streams - the area around Sallie Keyes Lakes is a real alpine dream. Follow the trail northbound to climb over Selden Pass.
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Lower Palisade Lake Overlook
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Every step along the John Muir Trail here opens up new vistas across Lower Palisade Lake down into the glacier-polished, hanging Palisade Creek valley.
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Dollar Lake
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Crystal clear water, happy trouts and beautiful pine trees: Dollar Lake is pure Sierra Nevada romance.
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Panoramic Point View of Kings Canyon and Hume Lake
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This overlook boasts fantastic views across hundreds of miles of Kings Canyon National Park and the vast surrounding forest lands, with Hume Lake lying 2,300 feet below. Information panels here …
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First of the upper Palisades lakes
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This gorgeous lake is a great contrast to the towering red Crater Mountain and Mount Ickes in the background. It is frozen until mid summer at least.
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