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 Nacimiento
San Luis Obispo County, California · about 3,940 acres (6.2 sq mi)
67°F water, level 741 ft, windy Friday (15 mph SW).
About Lake Nacimiento
Lake Nacimiento is a lake in San Luis Obispo County, California, covering about 3,940 acres.
From end to end it runs about 8.6 miles with roughly 38 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 760 ft above sea level. Lake Nacimiento is about 1.1 miles east. The closest city is Santa Maria, about 59 miles away.
- Size
- About 3,940 acres (6.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 38 miles
- End to end
- About 8.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 760 ft
- County
- San Luis Obispo County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 6:00 am – 8:15 am bestsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:15 pm – 4:45 pmsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 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
Lakes like Lake Nacimiento in California usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 67°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- 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.
- GoodBluegill and sunfish
Active around docks and weeds.
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
7-day trend: not enough daily readings yet.
Latest reading .
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:38 am · sunset 4:57 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Nacimiento
- Lake Nacimientoabout 1.1 mi east
- San Miguelabout 11 mi east
- Cambriaabout 12 mi southwest
- Paso Roblesabout 13 mi southeast
- Santa Marianearest city, about 59 mi southeast
Prices and availability come from booking partners; we may earn a commission at no cost to you.
Questions about Lake Nacimiento
What fish are in Lake Nacimiento?
Lakes like Lake Nacimiento 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 Nacimiento?
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 Nacimiento?
About 3,940 acres, with about 38 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Nacimiento?
Lake Nacimiento is about 1.1 miles east; San Miguel is about 11 miles east.
What is the water temperature at Lake Nacimiento today?
The surface was about 67°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Nacimiento on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
