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 Kaweah
Tulare County, California · about 900 acres (1.4 sq mi)
66°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Kaweah
Lake Kaweah is a lake in Tulare County, California, covering about 900 acres.
From end to end it runs about 2.8 miles with roughly 10.6 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 680 ft above sea level. Three Rivers lies about 3.6 miles to the northeast. The closest city is Visalia, about 17 miles away.
- Size
- About 900 acres (1.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 10.6 miles
- End to end
- About 2.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 680 ft
- County
- Tulare County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Slow
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:15 pm – 4:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 0 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
For a lake of this size in California, largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 66°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- FairCrappie
Scattered after the spawn. Try docks and brush at mid depth.
- GoodCatfish
Active. Evenings and nights are best.
- 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
- 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
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 6:31 am · sunset 4:48 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Kaweah
- Three Riversabout 3.6 mi northeast
- Woodlakeabout 5.3 mi west
- Exeterabout 11 mi southwest
- Ivanhoeabout 12 mi west
- Visalianearest city, about 17 mi west
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Questions about Lake Kaweah
What fish are in Lake Kaweah?
Lakes like Lake Kaweah 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 Kaweah?
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 Kaweah?
About 900 acres, with about 10.6 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Kaweah?
Three Rivers is about 3.6 miles northeast; Woodlake is about 5.3 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Lake Kaweah today?
The surface was about 66°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Kaweah on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
