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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Calaveras Reservoir
Santa Clara County, California · about 1,280 acres (2 sq mi)
68°F water, level 720 ft, windy Friday (22 mph SW).
About Calaveras Reservoir
Calaveras Reservoir is a lake in Santa Clara County, California, covering about 1,280 acres.
It stretches about 2.7 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 8.7 miles. Its surface is about 730 ft above sea level. Milpitas is about 5 miles southwest.
- Size
- About 1,280 acres (2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 8.7 miles
- End to end
- About 2.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 730 ft
- County
- Santa Clara County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 3 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 2 mph
Sunday Fair
- 5:15 am – 6:00 ammoon underfoot · wind 9 mph
- 4:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 7 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. At 68°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- FairCrappie
Scattered after the spawn. Try docks and brush at mid depth.
- GoodBluegill and sunfish
Active around docks and weeds.
- GoodCatfish
Active. Evenings and nights are best.
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
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
7-day trend: not enough daily readings yet.
Latest reading .
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 6:45 am · sunset 4:57 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Calaveras Reservoir
- Milpitasabout 5 mi southwest
- East Foothillsabout 5 mi south
- Alum Rockabout 6.1 mi south
- San Joseabout 9 mi southwest
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Questions about Calaveras Reservoir
What fish are in Calaveras Reservoir?
Lakes like Calaveras Reservoir usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Calaveras Reservoir?
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 Calaveras Reservoir?
About 1,280 acres, with about 8.7 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Calaveras Reservoir?
Milpitas is about 5 miles southwest; East Foothills is about 5 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Calaveras Reservoir today?
The surface was about 68°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Calaveras Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
