Wakesurf Spot · California
Millerton Lake
A reservoir on the San Joaquin River near Friant, about 15 miles north of Fresno, created by Friant Dam.
Millerton Lake is a wakesurfing reservoir in California, near Friant. A reservoir on the San Joaquin River near Friant, about 15 miles north of Fresno, created by Friant Dam.
Millerton Lake offers motorized and non-motorized recreation including boating, wakeboarding, wakesurfing, tubing and water skiing. It sits near Friant about 15 miles north of downtown Fresno.
The typical warm-weather window here is April–October, based on Open-Meteo 2019–2023 daily-high climatology. Wakesurfing is a fair-weather sport, so plan around water and air temperatures — and always confirm the current local wake-boat rules before you ride.
Source: California State Parks - Millerton Lake SRA. Specifications reflect published figures and can change by model year — verify before purchase.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The typical warm-weather window at Millerton Lake runs April–October, based on Open-Meteo 2019–2023 daily-high climatology. Mornings are usually calmest.
Millerton Lake offers motorized and non-motorized recreation including boating, wakeboarding, wakesurfing, tubing and water skiing. It sits near Friant about 15 miles north of downtown Fresno. California: No wake-surf-specific rule. Always confirm the current local rules before launching.