The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (steep ledge) is open for everyone; the other 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Clifton Court Forebay
Contra Costa County, California · about 2,330 acres (3.6 sq mi)
64°F water, windy Friday (20 mph WSW).
About Clifton Court Forebay
Clifton Court Forebay spreads over about 2,330 acres in Contra Costa County, California.
It stretches about 2.9 miles end to end with roughly 9 miles of shoreline. Byron lies about 3 miles to the northwest.
- Size
- About 2,330 acres (3.6 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 9 miles
- End to end
- About 2.9 miles
- County
- Contra Costa County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 2 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 2 mph
Sunday Fair
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:15 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
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 64°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- 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
- 1Steep ledge
A sharp wall beside deep water; fish hang along the edge at the depth they like.
- 2
- 3
- 4
3 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 6:44 am · sunset 4:55 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Clifton Court Forebay
- Byronabout 3 mi northwest
- Mountain Houseabout 3.2 mi southeast
- Discovery Bayabout 3.4 mi north
- Brentwoodabout 8.1 mi northwest
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Questions about Clifton Court Forebay
What fish are in Clifton Court Forebay?
Lakes like Clifton Court Forebay usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Clifton Court Forebay?
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 Clifton Court Forebay?
About 2,330 acres, with about 9 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Clifton Court Forebay?
Byron is about 3 miles northwest; Mountain House is about 3.2 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Clifton Court Forebay today?
The surface was about 64°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Clifton Court Forebay on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
