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 2 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Britton
Shasta County, California · about 720 acres (1.1 sq mi)
37°F water, calm Tuesday morning.
About Lake Britton
Lake Britton spreads over about 720 acres in Shasta County, California.
From end to end it runs about 2.8 miles with roughly 10.7 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 2,730 ft above sea level. Burney lies about 9.4 miles to the south. The closest city is Redding, about 48 miles away.
- Size
- About 720 acres (1.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 10.7 miles
- End to end
- About 2.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 2,730 ft
- County
- Shasta County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Slow
- 6:15 am – 7:00 amsunrise
- 3:15 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 12 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 1 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
Lakes like Lake Britton in California usually hold 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 37°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- SlowCrappie
Cold. Tight schools near deep brush and bridges.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
- SlowCatfish
Cold. Slow, in the deepest holes. Cut bait works best.
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
2 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 6:52 am · sunset 4:49 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Britton
- Burneyabout 9.4 mi south
- McCloudabout 29 mi northwest
- Reddingnearest city, about 48 mi southwest
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Questions about Lake Britton
What fish are in Lake Britton?
Lakes like Lake Britton usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Britton?
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 Lake Britton?
About 720 acres, with about 10.7 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Britton?
Burney is about 9.4 miles south; McCloud is about 29 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Lake Britton today?
The surface was about 37°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Britton on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
