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 Mendocino
Mendocino County, California · about 1,670 acres (2.6 sq mi)
64°F water, windy Friday (21 mph SW).
About Lake Mendocino
In Mendocino County, California, Lake Mendocino covers about 1,670 acres.
From end to end it runs about 3 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 10.3 miles. At about 740 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Redwood Valley is about 2.5 miles northwest. Santa Rosa, the nearest city, is about 57 miles southeast.
- Size
- About 1,670 acres (2.6 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 10.3 miles
- End to end
- About 3 miles
- Elevation
- About 740 ft
- County
- Mendocino County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Slow
- 6:15 am – 7:00 amsunrise
- 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 3 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 6 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
Lakes like Lake Mendocino in California usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 64°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- 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
- 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.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:54 am · sunset 4:59 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Mendocino
- Redwood Valleyabout 2.5 mi northwest
- Ukiahabout 3.3 mi southwest
- Talmageabout 4.1 mi south
- Upper Lakeabout 14 mi east
- Santa Rosanearest city, about 57 mi southeast
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Questions about Lake Mendocino
What fish are in Lake Mendocino?
Lakes like Lake Mendocino 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 Mendocino?
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 Mendocino?
About 1,670 acres, with about 10.3 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Mendocino?
Redwood Valley is about 2.5 miles northwest; Ukiah is about 3.3 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at Lake Mendocino today?
The surface was about 64°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Mendocino on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
