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 McClure
Mariposa County, California · about 4,780 acres (7.5 sq mi)
68°F water, windy Friday (15 mph SSE).
About Lake McClure
Lake McClure is a lake in Mariposa County, California, covering about 4,780 acres.
From end to end it runs about 8.8 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 58 miles. Its surface is about 760 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Mariposa, is about 13 miles southeast. Merced, the nearest city, is about 23 miles southwest.
- Size
- About 4,780 acres (7.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 58 miles
- End to end
- About 8.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 760 ft
- County
- Mariposa County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Slow
- 6:00 am – 7:00 am bestsunrise
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 5 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
Expect the usual California mix for a lake this size: largemouth bass, walleye, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 68°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- FairWalleye
Warm surface. They go deep in the day; try evenings.
- 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 6:39 am · sunset 4:51 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake McClure
- Mariposaabout 13 mi southeast
- Midpinesabout 13 mi east
- Tuolumne Cityabout 18 mi north
- Jamestownabout 20 mi north
- Mercednearest city, about 23 mi southwest
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Questions about Lake McClure
What fish are in Lake McClure?
Lakes like Lake McClure usually hold largemouth bass, walleye, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake McClure?
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 McClure?
About 4,780 acres, with about 58 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake McClure?
Mariposa is about 13 miles southeast; Midpines is about 13 miles east.
What is the water temperature at Lake McClure today?
The surface was about 68°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake McClure on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
