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 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Indian Valley Reservoir
Lake County, California · about 3,470 acres (5.4 sq mi)
64°F water, level steady, windy Friday (21 mph SW).
About Indian Valley Reservoir
In Lake County, California, Indian Valley Reservoir covers about 3,470 acres.
It stretches about 6 miles end to end with roughly 19 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 1,440 ft above sea level. Clearlake Oaks lies about 7.8 miles to the southwest. The closest city is Santa Rosa, about 45 miles away.
- Size
- About 3,470 acres (5.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 19 miles
- End to end
- About 6 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,440 ft
- County
- Lake County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 8 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 7 mph
Sunday Good
- 4:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 8 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
Lakes like Indian Valley Reservoir in California usually hold largemouth bass, walleye, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 64°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodWalleye
Prime range. Low light is best, on reefs and weed edges.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
- FairBluegill and sunfish
Warming. Shallow, sunny pockets in the afternoon.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
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
- 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
Steady over 7 days.
Latest reading .
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 6:51 am · sunset 4:56 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Indian Valley Reservoir
- Clearlake Oaksabout 7.8 mi southwest
- Clearlakeabout 9.6 mi south
- Lower Lakeabout 12 mi south
- Lucerneabout 13 mi west
- Santa Rosanearest city, about 45 mi south
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Questions about Indian Valley Reservoir
What fish are in Indian Valley Reservoir?
Lakes like Indian Valley Reservoir usually hold largemouth bass, walleye, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Indian Valley 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 Indian Valley Reservoir?
About 3,470 acres, with about 19 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Indian Valley Reservoir?
Clearlake Oaks is about 7.8 miles southwest; Clearlake is about 9.6 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Indian Valley Reservoir today?
The surface was about 64°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Indian Valley Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
