Folsom Lake in 3-D at today's water level. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 7 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Folsom Lake today
California · 13.0 sq mi · updated
Clear water, 56°F water, level falling, 3 ft below normal, windy Friday (22 mph SSE).
Where to stay near Folsom Lake
- The Bradley HouseGuest house · about 2.4 mi from the waterSee prices
- Lake Natoma InnHotel · about 2.4 mi from the waterSee prices
- Folsom HotelHotel · about 2.4 mi from the waterSee prices
- Cheryl'sGuest house · about 3.4 mi from the waterSee prices
- Staybridge Suites Sacramento - FolsomHotel · about 3.6 mi from the waterSee prices
- Fairfield Inn & Suites Sacramento FolsomHotel · about 3.6 mi from the waterSee prices
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Water temperature map
2 places to stay on the map. Tap one for prices, or see the list and map.
Surface water temperature, .
Where the fish are today
78% Good chance for trout today · 36–40 ft deep
- Water 56°F on top, right in their comfort range.
- Best water today is 36–40 ft deep, mostly on channel edges.
- The lake is layered: warm water down to about 40 ft, cold below.
Best zone: channel edge, about 6% of them, 38–42 ft deep (the fish on the map above).
See the fish in 3-D Every fish, every zone and the heat map: LakeScope PRO.
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
- 8
7 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.
Best fishing times
Friday Slow
- 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 12 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 7 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 2 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
What's biting
- FairSpotted bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- GoodTrout
Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.
- GoodKokanee salmon
Good trolling. Work deeper as the day warms.
From the water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Water level
Falling 1.0 ft in 7 days. 3.2 ft below normal for this time of year.
Latest reading .
Clarity and algae
Clear water No algae seen
Last clear view from above: .
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Ice
Open water
Estimate from weather and satellite, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:45 am · sunset 4:52 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Recent catches
Shared by anglers in the LakeScope app. Spots are shown to about half a mile.
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