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
Lake Earl
Del Norte County, California · about 2,370 acres (3.7 sq mi)
Windy Friday (38 mph S).
About Lake Earl
In Del Norte County, California, Lake Earl covers about 2,370 acres.
From end to end it runs about 3.4 miles with roughly 15 miles of shoreline. At about 10 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, Fort Dick, is about 2.1 miles northeast. The closest city is Medford, about 75 miles away.
- Size
- About 2,370 acres (3.7 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 15 miles
- End to end
- About 3.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 10 ft
- County
- Del Norte County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Slow
Saturday Fair
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 25 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 Earl 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.
- Largemouth bass
- Crappie
- Bluegill and sunfish
- Catfish
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
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
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 7:04 am · sunset 4:57 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Earl
- Fort Dickabout 2.1 mi northeast
- Crescent Cityabout 3.3 mi south
- Bertsch-Oceanviewabout 4 mi south
- Harborabout 14 mi north
- Medfordnearest city, about 75 mi northeast
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Questions about Lake Earl
What fish are in Lake Earl?
Lakes like Lake Earl 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 Earl?
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 Earl?
About 2,370 acres, with about 15 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Earl?
Fort Dick is about 2.1 miles northeast; Crescent City is about 3.3 miles south.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Lake Earl?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Lake Earl on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
