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
East Park Reservoir
Colusa County, California · about 1,510 acres (2.4 sq mi)
66°F water, windy Friday (21 mph SSW).
About East Park Reservoir
East Park Reservoir spreads over about 1,510 acres in Colusa County, California.
From end to end it runs about 4.1 miles with roughly 17.7 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 1,200 ft above sea level. Maxwell lies about 16 miles to the east. The closest city is Chico, about 43 miles away.
- Size
- About 1,510 acres (2.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 17.7 miles
- End to end
- About 4.1 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,200 ft
- County
- Colusa County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 1 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 7 mph
Sunday Good
- 4:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 6 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 66°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- 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
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 6:51 am · sunset 4:56 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near East Park Reservoir
- Maxwellabout 16 mi east
- Willowsabout 19 mi northeast
- Williamsabout 21 mi southeast
- Lucerneabout 22 mi southwest
- Chiconearest city, about 43 mi northeast
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Questions about East Park Reservoir
What fish are in East Park Reservoir?
Lakes like East Park 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 East Park 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 East Park Reservoir?
About 1,510 acres, with about 17.7 miles of shoreline.
What town is near East Park Reservoir?
Maxwell is about 16 miles east; Willows is about 19 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at East Park Reservoir today?
The surface was about 66°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
East Park Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
