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
Boles Meadow
Modoc County, California · about 2,440 acres (3.8 sq mi)
46°F water, windy Friday (30 mph S).
About Boles Meadow
Boles Meadow is a lake in Modoc County, California, covering about 2,440 acres.
From end to end it runs about 3.2 miles with roughly 14.1 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 4,880 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Alturas, is about 22 miles southeast.
- Size
- About 2,440 acres (3.8 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 14.1 miles
- End to end
- About 3.2 miles
- Elevation
- About 4,880 ft
- County
- Modoc County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 6:15 am – 7:00 am bestsunrise
Saturday Fair
- 7:00 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 14 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. At 46°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- FairCrappie
Schooled on deeper brush piles. Fish small jigs slowly.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
- SlowCatfish
Cold. Slow, in the deepest holes. Cut bait works best.
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
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
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 Boles Meadow
- Alturasabout 22 mi southeast
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Questions about Boles Meadow
What fish are in Boles Meadow?
Lakes like Boles Meadow usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Boles Meadow?
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 Boles Meadow?
About 2,440 acres, with about 14.1 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Boles Meadow?
Alturas is about 22 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Boles Meadow today?
The surface was about 46°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Boles Meadow on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
