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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Henshaw
San Diego County, California · about 1,000 acres (1.6 sq mi)
63°F water, windy Friday (15 mph SW).
About Lake Henshaw
In San Diego County, California, Lake Henshaw covers about 1,000 acres.
It stretches about 1.8 miles end to end with roughly 6.3 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 2,670 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Julian, is about 13 miles southeast. The closest city is Escondido, about 21 miles away.
- Size
- About 1,000 acres (1.6 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 6.3 miles
- End to end
- About 1.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 2,670 ft
- County
- San Diego County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 5:45 am – 8:00 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:15 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Saturday Good
- 5:45 am – 8:00 amsunrise · wind 10 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
Expect the usual California mix for a lake this size: largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 63°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
- FairBluegill and sunfish
Warming. Shallow, sunny pockets in the afternoon.
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
- 6
5 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.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:16 am · sunset 4:45 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Henshaw
- Julianabout 13 mi southeast
- Ramonaabout 14 mi southwest
- San Pasqualabout 15 mi southwest
- Aguangaabout 15 mi northwest
- Escondidonearest city, about 21 mi west
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Questions about Lake Henshaw
What fish are in Lake Henshaw?
Lakes like Lake Henshaw usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Henshaw?
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 Henshaw?
About 1,000 acres, with about 6.3 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Henshaw?
Julian is about 13 miles southeast; Ramona is about 14 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at Lake Henshaw today?
The surface was about 63°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Henshaw on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
