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 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Dallas Warner Reservoir
Stanislaus County, California · about 1,540 acres (2.4 sq mi)
66°F water, windy Friday (24 mph SSE).
About Dallas Warner Reservoir
Dallas Warner Reservoir is a lake in Stanislaus County, California, covering about 1,540 acres.
From end to end it runs about 2.6 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 12.9 miles. Its surface is about 210 ft above sea level. Waterford lies about 4.6 miles to the west. Turlock, the nearest city, is about 14 miles southwest.
- Size
- About 1,540 acres (2.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 12.9 miles
- End to end
- About 2.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 210 ft
- County
- Stanislaus County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 2 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 3 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 6 mph
- 4:00 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
Lakes like Dallas Warner Reservoir in California usually hold largemouth bass, 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 66°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- FairCrappie
Scattered after the spawn. Try docks and brush at mid depth.
- FairBluegill and sunfish
Warming. Shallow, sunny pockets in the afternoon.
- 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
- 7
6 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 6:40 am · sunset 4:52 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Dallas Warner Reservoir
- Waterfordabout 4.6 mi west
- East Oakdaleabout 9.9 mi northwest
- Oakdaleabout 11 mi northwest
- Denairabout 11 mi southwest
- Turlocknearest city, about 14 mi southwest
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Questions about Dallas Warner Reservoir
What fish are in Dallas Warner Reservoir?
Lakes like Dallas Warner 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 Dallas Warner 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 Dallas Warner Reservoir?
About 1,540 acres, with about 12.9 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Dallas Warner Reservoir?
Waterford is about 4.6 miles west; East Oakdale is about 9.9 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Dallas Warner Reservoir today?
The surface was about 66°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Dallas Warner Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
