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 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Horse Lake
Lassen County, California · about 2,960 acres (4.6 sq mi)
57°F water, windy Friday (25 mph S).
About Horse Lake
Horse Lake is a lake in Lassen County, California, covering about 2,960 acres.
From end to end it runs about 3.4 miles with roughly 10.3 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 5,070 ft above sea level. Susanville lies about 17 miles to the southwest.
- Size
- About 2,960 acres (4.6 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 10.3 miles
- End to end
- About 3.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 5,070 ft
- County
- Lassen County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:15 am – 7:00 amsunrise
- 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 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 and yellow perch 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 57°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.
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
4 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 6:46 am · sunset 4:45 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Horse Lake
- Susanvilleabout 17 mi southwest
- Johnstonvilleabout 18 mi south
- Janesvilleabout 24 mi south
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Questions about Horse Lake
What fish are in Horse Lake?
Lakes like Horse Lake usually hold trout and yellow perch. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Horse 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 Horse Lake?
About 2,960 acres, with about 10.3 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Horse Lake?
Susanville is about 17 miles southwest; Johnstonville is about 18 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Horse Lake today?
The surface was about 57°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Horse Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
