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 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Don Pedro Reservoir
Tuolumne County, California · 13,000 acres (20.3 sq mi)
66°F water, level 782 ft, windy Friday (20 mph SSE).
About Don Pedro Reservoir
In Tuolumne County, California, Don Pedro Reservoir covers 13,000 acres; it is a reservoir. New Don Pedro Dam holds it back on the Tuolumne River. Don Pedro Reservoir was formed by New Don Pedro Dam on the Tuolumne River.
From end to end it runs about 13.7 miles with roughly 82 miles of shoreline. At about 770 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Jamestown lies about 5.5 miles to the north. The closest city is Turlock, about 27 miles away.
- Size
- 13,000 acres (20.3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 82 miles
- End to end
- About 13.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 770 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- New Don Pedro Dam, Tuolumne River
- County
- Tuolumne 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 5 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:00 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
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 66°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.
- 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
- 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
- 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
7-day trend: not enough daily readings yet.
Latest reading .
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 6:39 am · sunset 4:51 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Don Pedro Reservoir
- Jamestownabout 5.5 mi north
- East Sonoraabout 7.3 mi north
- Sonoraabout 7.7 mi north
- Tuolumne Cityabout 8 mi northeast
- Turlocknearest city, about 27 mi southwest
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Questions about Don Pedro Reservoir
What fish are in Don Pedro Reservoir?
Lakes like Don Pedro 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 Don Pedro 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 Don Pedro Reservoir?
13,000 acres, with about 82 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Don Pedro Reservoir?
Jamestown is about 5.5 miles north; East Sonora is about 7.3 miles north.
What is the water temperature at Don Pedro Reservoir today?
The surface was about 66°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Don Pedro Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
