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 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Antelope Plains
Modoc County, California · about 2,010 acres (3.1 sq mi)
53°F water, windy Friday (30 mph S).
About Antelope Plains
In Modoc County, California, Antelope Plains covers about 2,010 acres.
From end to end it runs about 4.1 miles with roughly 12.4 miles of shoreline. At about 4,900 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, Alturas, is about 14 miles southeast.
- Size
- About 2,010 acres (3.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 12.4 miles
- End to end
- About 4.1 miles
- Elevation
- About 4,900 ft
- County
- Modoc County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 6:15 am – 7:00 am bestsunrise
- 4:00 pm – 4:45 pmsunset, moon overhead · wind 14 mph
Saturday Fair
- 6:15 am – 7:00 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 13 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, largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 53°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- FairCrappie
Schooled on deeper brush piles. Fish small jigs slowly.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
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
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 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 6:50 am · sunset 4:44 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Antelope Plains
- Alturasabout 14 mi southeast
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Questions about Antelope Plains
What fish are in Antelope Plains?
Lakes like Antelope Plains usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Antelope Plains?
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 Plains?
About 2,010 acres, with about 12.4 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Antelope Plains?
Alturas is about 14 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Antelope Plains today?
The surface was about 53°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Antelope Plains on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
