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 San Antonio
Monterey County, California · about 4,540 acres (7.1 sq mi)
68°F water, level 738 ft, windy Friday (15 mph SSW).
About Lake San Antonio
Lake San Antonio is a lake in Monterey County, California, covering about 4,540 acres.
From end to end it runs about 8.8 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 28 miles. At about 720 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Lake Nacimiento is about 4.6 miles southeast. The closest city is Santa Maria, about 63 miles away.
- Size
- About 4,540 acres (7.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 28 miles
- End to end
- About 8.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 720 ft
- County
- Monterey County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 6:00 am – 8:15 am bestsunrise · wind 6 mph
- 3:15 pm – 4:45 pmsunset, moon overhead · wind 14 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 1 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 3 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. 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.
- 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 San Antonio
- Lake Nacimientoabout 4.6 mi southeast
- San Miguelabout 11 mi east
- Paso Roblesabout 16 mi southeast
- Cambriaabout 18 mi south
- Santa Marianearest city, about 63 mi southeast
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Questions about Lake San Antonio
What fish are in Lake San Antonio?
Lakes like Lake San Antonio 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 San Antonio?
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 San Antonio?
About 4,540 acres, with about 28 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake San Antonio?
Lake Nacimiento is about 4.6 miles southeast; San Miguel is about 11 miles east.
What is the water temperature at Lake San Antonio today?
The surface was about 68°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake San Antonio on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
