The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Eleanor
Tuolumne County, California · about 980 acres (1.5 sq mi)
57°F water, level 4646 ft, windy Friday (15 mph S).
About Lake Eleanor
In Tuolumne County, California, Lake Eleanor covers about 980 acres.
From end to end it runs about 2.7 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 7.2 miles. At about 4,660 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, Twain Harte, is about 20 miles west. The closest city is Merced, about 57 miles away.
- Size
- About 980 acres (1.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 7.2 miles
- End to end
- About 2.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 4,660 ft
- County
- Tuolumne County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Slow
- 6:00 am – 8:15 am bestsunrise · wind 10 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 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
Expect the usual California mix for a lake this size: largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. 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.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel 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
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 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
7-day trend: not enough daily readings yet.
Latest reading .
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 6:38 am · sunset 4:48 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Eleanor
- Twain Harteabout 20 mi west
- Tuolumne Cityabout 20 mi west
- Soulsbyvilleabout 21 mi west
- Mono Vistaabout 21 mi west
- Mercednearest city, about 57 mi southwest
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Questions about Lake Eleanor
What fish are in Lake Eleanor?
Lakes like Lake Eleanor 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 Eleanor?
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 Eleanor?
About 980 acres, with about 7.2 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Eleanor?
Twain Harte is about 20 miles west; Tuolumne City is about 20 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Lake Eleanor today?
The surface was about 57°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Eleanor on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
