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
Hell Hole Reservoir
Placer County, California · about 780 acres (1.2 sq mi)
Calm tomorrow morning.
About Hell Hole Reservoir
In Placer County, California, Hell Hole Reservoir covers about 780 acres.
From end to end it runs about 2.2 miles with roughly 6.7 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 4,600 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Sunnyside-Tahoe City, is about 12 miles east. Carson City, the nearest city, is about 33 miles east.
- Size
- About 780 acres (1.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 6.7 miles
- End to end
- About 2.2 miles
- Elevation
- About 4,600 ft
- County
- Placer County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Slow
- 6:00 am – 8:00 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:15 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 13 mph
Saturday Good
- 7:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 1 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 3 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.
- Largemouth bass
- Crappie
- Bluegill and sunfish
- Catfish
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
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
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 6:42 am · sunset 4:48 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Hell Hole Reservoir
- Sunnyside-Tahoe Cityabout 12 mi east
- Tahomaabout 13 mi east
- Dollar Pointabout 16 mi northeast
- Truckeeabout 19 mi northeast
- Carson Citynearest city, about 33 mi east
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Questions about Hell Hole Reservoir
What fish are in Hell Hole Reservoir?
Lakes like Hell Hole 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 Hell Hole 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 Hell Hole Reservoir?
About 780 acres, with about 6.7 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Hell Hole Reservoir?
Sunnyside-Tahoe City is about 12 miles east; Tahoma is about 13 miles east.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Hell Hole Reservoir?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Hell Hole Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
