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
Copco Lake
Siskiyou County, California · about 900 acres (1.4 sq mi)
49°F water, windy Friday (22 mph SW).
About Copco Lake
Copco Lake spreads over about 900 acres in Siskiyou County, California.
It stretches about 3.4 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 9.2 miles. The water sits about 2,610 ft above sea level. Montague is about 20 miles southwest. Medford, the nearest city, is about 37 miles northwest.
- Size
- About 900 acres (1.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 9.2 miles
- End to end
- About 3.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 2,610 ft
- County
- Siskiyou County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:15 am – 7:00 amsunrise
- 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 8 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 7 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 13 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 49°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- 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
- 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
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 6:57 am · sunset 4:49 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Copco Lake
- Montagueabout 20 mi southwest
- Yrekaabout 23 mi southwest
- Ashlandabout 24 mi northwest
- Talentabout 30 mi northwest
- Medfordnearest city, about 37 mi northwest
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Questions about Copco Lake
What fish are in Copco Lake?
Lakes like Copco Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Copco Lake?
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 Copco Lake?
About 900 acres, with about 9.2 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Copco Lake?
Montague is about 20 miles southwest; Yreka is about 23 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at Copco Lake today?
The surface was about 49°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Copco Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
