The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 2 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Antelope Lake
Plumas County, California · about 730 acres (1.1 sq mi)
52°F water, windy Friday (20 mph S).
About Antelope Lake
Antelope Lake is a lake in Plumas County, California, covering about 730 acres.
It stretches about 2.5 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 10.8 miles. At about 4,990 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, Janesville, is about 8 miles north. The closest city is Reno, about 60 miles away.
- Size
- About 730 acres (1.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 10.8 miles
- End to end
- About 2.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 4,990 ft
- County
- Plumas County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 6:15 am – 7:00 amsunrise
- 3:15 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
For a lake of this size in California, trout, yellow perch and smallmouth bass are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 52°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodTrout
Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
- FairSmallmouth bass
Picking up. Look on rocky points and gravel.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
2 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:46 am · sunset 4:46 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Antelope Lake
- Janesvilleabout 8 mi north
- Johnstonvilleabout 13 mi north
- Susanvilleabout 16 mi north
- Greenvilleabout 18 mi west
- Renonearest city, about 60 mi southeast
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Questions about Antelope Lake
What fish are in Antelope Lake?
Lakes like Antelope Lake usually hold trout, yellow perch and smallmouth bass. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Antelope Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Antelope Lake?
About 730 acres, with about 10.8 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Antelope Lake?
Janesville is about 8 miles north; Johnstonville is about 13 miles north.
What is the water temperature at Antelope Lake today?
The surface was about 52°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Antelope Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
