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In 1998 a tagged Bald Eagle from Catalina Island was seen nesting at beautiful Bass Lake which started the area's attraction for Bald Eagles. Since that time, officials have observed at least one successful fledged eaglet almost every year. Eagles generally nest in an area where there are many fish, and the local pairs take advantage of the Kokanee fish at Bass Lake. They mature when they are about four or five years old and then begin looking for a mate to start producing offspring. Eagles generally mate for life unless one dies, then they'll find a new mate. There are currently three active territories and bald eagle nests on Bass Lake: Marina View territory, Pine Point territory, and Forks territory. Bass Lake Bald Eagles

Bald Eagles are unique to the North American continent, which is one of the reasons they were chosen to be our national emblem.

Front and Back Cover Photos Courtesy of https://www.facebook.com/basslakechamber/photos Back Cover Story Courtesy of yosemitethisyear.com.