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
Courtright Reservoir
Fresno County, California · about 970 acres (1.5 sq mi)
46°F water, windy Friday (20 mph S).
About Courtright Reservoir
In Fresno County, California, Courtright Reservoir covers about 970 acres.
From end to end it runs about 3 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 8.8 miles. At about 8,180 ft above sea level, it is a high-country lake, cold for much of the year. Auberry is about 28 miles west. Clovis, the nearest city, is about 44 miles southwest.
- Size
- About 970 acres (1.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 8.8 miles
- End to end
- About 3 miles
- Elevation
- About 8,180 ft
- County
- Fresno County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 6:00 am – 8:15 am bestsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:15 pm – 4:30 pmsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 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
Lakes like Courtright Reservoir in California usually hold trout and yellow perch. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 46°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodTrout
Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
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
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 6:32 am · sunset 4:46 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Courtright Reservoir
- Auberryabout 28 mi west
- Yokuts Valleyabout 28 mi southwest
- Clovisnearest city, about 44 mi southwest
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Questions about Courtright Reservoir
What fish are in Courtright Reservoir?
Lakes like Courtright Reservoir usually hold trout and yellow perch. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Courtright 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 Courtright Reservoir?
About 970 acres, with about 8.8 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Courtright Reservoir?
Auberry is about 28 miles west; Yokuts Valley is about 28 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at Courtright Reservoir today?
The surface was about 46°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Courtright Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
