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General Information
Level:5-9 Season:May 1 — August 31 -
This man-made lake was made in part by the Friant Dam built in 1944, and now offers more than 40 miles of shore line to accommodate the large amount of water sport enthusiasts – especially windsurfers – who visit the area every year. Located only 20 miles northeast of the city of Fresno, it is surrounded by hills, wineries and beautiful nature scenes that make it hard to pass up.
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Beach
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The best windsurfing happens on days when the weather is more stormy than usual, although unlike the protected Lake Lopez, these open waters have been known to be a little gusty. Rumor has it that windsurfers have the most luck by launching on the east side of the lake. Other than windsurfing, these conditions make for good kite surfing as well as catamaran sailing. The season begins in May and ends in August.
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Wind&Waves
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Wind conditions remain strong all year round, and mornings usually start off at around 5 mph with the afternoon closing with speeds of around 12 mph . While air temperatures are generally mild to warm all year round, water temperatures peak from June to September at around 70 F .
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Facilities
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Millerton Lake is a simple drive off of Highway 41 and Highway 145 out of Fresno. If you want to stay at the lake, there a couple of prime places to camp. Other than water sports, Millerton Lake is host to great hiking, boating, fishing, and swimming
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Safety
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Millerton is equipped with lifeguards trained in water sport safety, so obey the rules that are posted around the shoreline