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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Piru
Ventura County, California · about 900 acres (1.4 sq mi)
Level rising, calm tomorrow morning.
About Lake Piru
Lake Piru spreads over about 900 acres in Ventura County, California.
From end to end it runs about 3.1 miles with roughly 8.5 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 980 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Piru, is about 3.9 miles southwest.
- Size
- About 900 acres (1.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 8.5 miles
- End to end
- About 3.1 miles
- Elevation
- About 980 ft
- County
- Ventura County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 5:45 am – 7:00 amsunrise
- 3:15 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Saturday Good
- 5:45 am – 8:00 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
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.
- Largemouth bass
- Crappie
- Catfish
- Bluegill and sunfish
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
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
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
Water level
Rising 0.3 ft in 7 days.
Latest reading .
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:26 am · sunset 4:51 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Piru
- Piruabout 3.9 mi southwest
- Val Verdeabout 4.9 mi southeast
- Castaicabout 6.6 mi east
- Valenciaabout 7.5 mi east
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Questions about Lake Piru
What fish are in Lake Piru?
Lakes like Lake Piru 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 Piru?
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 Piru?
About 900 acres, with about 8.5 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Piru?
Piru is about 3.9 miles southwest; Val Verde is about 4.9 miles southeast.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Lake Piru?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Lake Piru on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
