The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Bass Lake
Madera County, California · about 940 acres (1.5 sq mi)
61°F water, calm tomorrow morning.
About Bass Lake
Bass Lake is a lake in Madera County, California, covering about 940 acres.
From end to end it runs about 3.1 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 9.8 miles. Its surface is about 3,370 ft above sea level. Oakhurst lies about 3.9 miles to the west. Clovis, the nearest city, is about 33 miles south.
- Size
- About 940 acres (1.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 9.8 miles
- End to end
- About 3.1 miles
- Elevation
- About 3,370 ft
- County
- Madera County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Slow
- 6:00 am – 8:15 am bestsunrise · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 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
Expect the usual California mix for a lake this size: largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 61°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
- FairBluegill and sunfish
Warming. Shallow, sunny pockets in the afternoon.
- 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
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 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
No clear view of the ice yet
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:35 am · sunset 4:48 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Bass Lake
- Oakhurstabout 3.9 mi west
- Coarsegoldabout 7.9 mi west
- Ahwahneeabout 8.5 mi west
- Yosemite Lakesabout 14 mi southwest
- Clovisnearest city, about 33 mi south
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Questions about Bass Lake
What fish are in Bass Lake?
Lakes like Bass Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Bass 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 Bass Lake?
About 940 acres, with about 9.8 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Bass Lake?
Oakhurst is about 3.9 miles west; Coarsegold is about 7.9 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Bass Lake today?
The surface was about 61°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Bass Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
