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
H.V. Eastman Lake
Madera County, California · about 1,300 acres (2 sq mi)
48°F water, windy Friday (15 mph SSE).
About H.V. Eastman Lake
H.V. Eastman Lake is a lake in Madera County, California, covering about 1,300 acres.
From end to end it runs about 2.3 miles with roughly 8.8 miles of shoreline. At about 480 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Yosemite Lakes is about 11 miles east. Madera, the nearest city, is about 18 miles south.
- Size
- About 1,300 acres (2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 8.8 miles
- End to end
- About 2.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 480 ft
- County
- Madera County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 0 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, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 48°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- FairCrappie
Schooled on deeper brush piles. Fish small jigs slowly.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
- SlowCatfish
Cold. Slow, in the deepest holes. Cut bait works 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 6:37 am · sunset 4:50 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near H.V. Eastman Lake
- Yosemite Lakesabout 11 mi east
- Le Grandabout 14 mi west
- Coarsegoldabout 14 mi east
- Madera Acresabout 14 mi south
- Maderanearest city, about 18 mi south
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Questions about H.V. Eastman Lake
What fish are in H.V. Eastman Lake?
Lakes like H.V. Eastman Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is H.V. Eastman Lake?
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 H.V. Eastman Lake?
About 1,300 acres, with about 8.8 miles of shoreline.
What town is near H.V. Eastman Lake?
Yosemite Lakes is about 11 miles east; Le Grand is about 14 miles west.
What is the water temperature at H.V. Eastman Lake today?
The surface was about 48°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
H.V. Eastman Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
