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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Big Lagoon
Humboldt County, California · about 1,320 acres (2.1 sq mi)
Windy Friday (26 mph S).
About Big Lagoon
Big Lagoon spreads over about 1,320 acres in Humboldt County, California.
From end to end it runs about 3.5 miles with roughly 8.7 miles of shoreline. Westhaven-Moonstone lies about 8 miles to the south.
- Size
- About 1,320 acres (2.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 8.7 miles
- End to end
- About 3.5 miles
- County
- Humboldt County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Slow
Saturday Fair
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 21 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.
- Largemouth bass
- Crappie
- Bluegill and sunfish
- Catfish
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
5 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
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
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 7:02 am · sunset 4:58 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Big Lagoon
- Westhaven-Moonstoneabout 8 mi south
- McKinleyvilleabout 15 mi south
- Blue Lakeabout 20 mi south
- Arcataabout 20 mi south
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Questions about Big Lagoon
What fish are in Big Lagoon?
Lakes like Big Lagoon usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Big Lagoon?
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 Big Lagoon?
About 1,320 acres, with about 8.7 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Big Lagoon?
Westhaven-Moonstone is about 8 miles south; McKinleyville is about 15 miles south.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Big Lagoon?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Big Lagoon on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
