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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Hensley Lake
Madera County, California · about 910 acres (1.4 sq mi)
72°F water, windy Friday (15 mph SSE).
About Hensley Lake
Hensley Lake is a lake in Madera County, California, covering about 910 acres.
From end to end it runs about 2.7 miles with roughly 8.5 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 480 ft above sea level. Yosemite Lakes lies about 6 miles to the northeast. The closest city is Madera, about 14 miles away.
- Size
- About 910 acres (1.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 8.5 miles
- End to end
- About 2.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 480 ft
- County
- Madera County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Slow
- 6:00 am – 8:00 am bestsunrise · wind 10 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:15 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 72°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Active early and late. Head to shade, docks and grass in midday.
- FairCrappie
Scattered after the spawn. Try docks and brush at mid depth.
- GoodBluegill and sunfish
Active around docks and weeds.
- 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
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
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 6:36 am · sunset 4:50 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Hensley Lake
- Yosemite Lakesabout 6 mi northeast
- Bonadelle Ranchos-Madera Ranchosabout 8.2 mi south
- Madera Acresabout 12 mi southwest
- Coarsegoldabout 12 mi northeast
- Maderanearest city, about 14 mi southwest
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Questions about Hensley Lake
What fish are in Hensley Lake?
Lakes like Hensley 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 Hensley 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 Hensley Lake?
About 910 acres, with about 8.5 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Hensley Lake?
Yosemite Lakes is about 6 miles northeast; Bonadelle Ranchos-Madera Ranchos is about 8.2 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Hensley Lake today?
The surface was about 72°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Hensley Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
