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 Leroy Anderson
Santa Clara County, California · about 960 acres (1.5 sq mi)
73°F water, windy Friday (16 mph SSW).
About Lake Leroy Anderson
In Santa Clara County, California, Lake Leroy Anderson covers about 960 acres.
From end to end it runs about 4 miles with roughly 14 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 560 ft above sea level. Morgan Hill is about 2.8 miles southwest.
- Size
- About 960 acres (1.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 14 miles
- End to end
- About 4 miles
- Elevation
- About 560 ft
- County
- Santa Clara County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 1 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Sunday Fair
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 7 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, bluegill and sunfish and catfish 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 73°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Active early and late. Head to shade, docks and grass in midday.
- FairCrappie
Scattered after the spawn. Try docks and brush at mid depth.
- GoodBluegill and sunfish
Active around docks and weeds.
- GoodCatfish
Active. Evenings and nights are 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
- 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 6:43 am · sunset 4:57 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Leroy Anderson
- Morgan Hillabout 2.8 mi southwest
- San Martinabout 4.7 mi south
- Gilroyabout 10 mi south
- Seven Treesabout 12 mi northwest
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Questions about Lake Leroy Anderson
What fish are in Lake Leroy Anderson?
Lakes like Lake Leroy Anderson 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 Leroy Anderson?
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 Leroy Anderson?
About 960 acres, with about 14 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Leroy Anderson?
Morgan Hill is about 2.8 miles southwest; San Martin is about 4.7 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Lake Leroy Anderson today?
The surface was about 73°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Leroy Anderson on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
