WATER SPORTS, ROWING & FISHING

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The Lakes of the San Bernardino Mountains offer a rare high-altitude aquatic environment that supports both performance training and recreational sports.

What to know:

• Elevation + water = increased aerobic demand
• Calm mornings ideal for rowing and swimming
• Integrated endurance + recovery environment
• One of the sunniest cities in the US.
• Voted  #1 Best Lake in 2025 (USA Today)
   

Competitions & Use:

• USRowing training pipeline (2026–2028 camps)
• Dragon boat racing events coming in 2027
• Open-water swim races in 2026
• One of Southern California’s top freshwater fishing destinations
  • Seasonal trout stocking + year-round fishing activity
     

👉 Ideal for: rowing teams, paddlers, anglers, triathletes
👉 Signature: altitude + water access