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
Hog Flat Reservoir
Lassen County, California · about 990 acres (1.5 sq mi)
50°F water, windy Friday (20 mph S).
About Hog Flat Reservoir
Hog Flat Reservoir is a lake in Lassen County, California, covering about 990 acres.
From end to end it runs about 2.2 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 8 miles. The water sits about 5,490 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Westwood, is about 10 miles southwest. Chico, the nearest city, is about 69 miles southwest.
- Size
- About 990 acres (1.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 8 miles
- End to end
- About 2.2 miles
- Elevation
- About 5,490 ft
- County
- Lassen County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 6:15 am – 7:00 amsunrise
- 3:15 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 5 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
For a lake of this size in California, trout, yellow perch and smallmouth bass are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. 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.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
- FairSmallmouth bass
Picking up. Look on rocky points and gravel.
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 6:47 am · sunset 4:47 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Hog Flat Reservoir
- Westwoodabout 10 mi southwest
- Susanvilleabout 12 mi east
- Johnstonvilleabout 15 mi east
- Chesterabout 19 mi southwest
- Chiconearest city, about 69 mi southwest
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Questions about Hog Flat Reservoir
What fish are in Hog Flat Reservoir?
Lakes like Hog Flat Reservoir usually hold trout, yellow perch and smallmouth bass. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Hog Flat 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 Hog Flat Reservoir?
About 990 acres, with about 8 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Hog Flat Reservoir?
Westwood is about 10 miles southwest; Susanville is about 12 miles east.
What is the water temperature at Hog Flat Reservoir today?
The surface was about 50°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Hog Flat Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
