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 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Camanche Reservoir
Amador County, California · about 6,940 acres (10.8 sq mi)
67°F water, windy Friday (22 mph S).
About Camanche Reservoir
Camanche Reservoir spreads over about 6,940 acres in Amador County, California.
It stretches about 7.9 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 38 miles. The water sits about 200 ft above sea level. Dogtown lies about 3.5 miles to the west. Lodi, the nearest city, is about 15 miles southwest.
- Size
- About 6,940 acres (10.8 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 38 miles
- End to end
- About 7.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 200 ft
- County
- Amador County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Slow
- 6:00 am – 7:00 amsunrise
- 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 3 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, walleye, 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 67°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodWalleye
Prime range. Low light is best, on reefs and weed edges.
- 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
- 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
4 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 6:43 am · sunset 4:52 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Camanche Reservoir
- Dogtownabout 3.5 mi west
- Valley Springsabout 3.6 mi east
- Rancho Calaverasabout 6.3 mi southeast
- Ioneabout 7 mi north
- Lodinearest city, about 15 mi southwest
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Questions about Camanche Reservoir
What fish are in Camanche Reservoir?
Lakes like Camanche Reservoir usually hold largemouth bass, walleye, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Camanche 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 Camanche Reservoir?
About 6,940 acres, with about 38 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Camanche Reservoir?
Dogtown is about 3.5 miles west; Valley Springs is about 3.6 miles east.
What is the water temperature at Camanche Reservoir today?
The surface was about 67°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Camanche Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
