About Revisions Bear River Reservoir Bear River Road, Pioneer, CA 95666 (209) 295-4868 Max Depth: 81-90ft/25-27m Average Viz: 21-25ft/6-8m Entry Type: Shore Bottom Composition: Rock Aquatic Life: Might See Something Spring: Under 50°F/10°C Summer: 61-65°F/16-18°C Fall: 66-70°F/19-21°C Winter: Under 50°F/10°C 6/24/2013 7:37 PM Whaleboy

There are several campgrounds here managed by Bear River Resort (209) 295-4868. This is a PG&E hydroelectric resource dam so the level falls constantly through the summer. Sometimes it is used by OW / AOW / Rescue classes. Dive by the dam or by the Marina. Better to bring a small boat or kayak and paddle to the back of the lake and dive around the rocks. It is an Altitude dive at 5800. Be sure to do a surface interval when you arrive. Sometimes you will see crayfish and trout. Mostly a fairly clear lake that is fun to dive if your camping out.