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
Fallen Leaf Lake
El Dorado County, California · about 1,380 acres (2.2 sq mi)
50°F water, windy Friday (25 mph SW).
About Fallen Leaf Lake
Fallen Leaf Lake is a natural lake in El Dorado County, California, covering about 1,380 acres. Fallen Leaf Lake, near Lake Tahoe, is one of California's deepest lakes and is known for strikingly clear water.
It stretches about 2.9 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 6.9 miles. The water sits about 6,380 ft above sea level. The deepest water is about 381 ft, with an average depth near 240 ft. South Lake Tahoe lies about 3.7 miles to the northeast. Carson City, the nearest city, is about 23 miles northeast.
- Size
- About 1,380 acres (2.2 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 381 ft (average 240 ft)
- Shoreline
- About 6.9 miles
- End to end
- About 2.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 6,380 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- County
- El Dorado County
- Water
- Known for clear water
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 6:00 am – 7:00 am bestsunrise · wind 10 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Fallen Leaf Lake
The fish here: trout, lake trout and kokanee salmon. With the surface at 50°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodTrout
Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.
- GoodLake trout
Cool surface. They come shallower; try shore points.
- FairKokanee salmon
Near the surface in the cool water. Troll slowly.
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
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 6:41 am · sunset 4:47 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Fallen Leaf Lake
- South Lake Tahoeabout 3.7 mi northeast
- Kingsburyabout 8.7 mi northeast
- Tahomaabout 11 mi north
- Mindenabout 15 mi east
- Carson Citynearest city, about 23 mi northeast
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Questions about Fallen Leaf Lake
What fish are in Fallen Leaf Lake?
Fallen Leaf Lake holds trout, lake trout and kokanee salmon. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Fallen Leaf Lake?
About 381 ft at the deepest point, about 240 ft on average. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Fallen Leaf Lake?
About 1,380 acres, with about 6.9 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Fallen Leaf Lake?
South Lake Tahoe is about 3.7 miles northeast; Kingsbury is about 8.7 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Fallen Leaf Lake today?
The surface was about 50°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Fallen Leaf Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
