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 Sonoma
Sonoma County, California · about 2,170 acres (3.4 sq mi)
66°F water, windy Friday (15 mph W).
About Lake Sonoma
Lake Sonoma spreads over about 2,170 acres in Sonoma County, California.
It stretches about 6.9 miles end to end with roughly 36 miles of shoreline. At about 380 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, Cloverdale, is about 3.8 miles northeast. Santa Rosa, the nearest city, is about 24 miles southeast.
- Size
- About 2,170 acres (3.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 36 miles
- End to end
- About 6.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 380 ft
- County
- Sonoma County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Slow
- 6:15 am – 7:00 amsunrise
- 3:15 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 9 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 2 mph
- 3:30 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, bluegill and sunfish and catfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 66°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.
- FairBluegill and sunfish
Warming. Shallow, sunny pockets in the afternoon.
- 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
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 6:52 am · sunset 4:59 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Sonoma
- Cloverdaleabout 3.8 mi northeast
- Healdsburgabout 9.7 mi southeast
- Guernevilleabout 13 mi south
- Windsorabout 15 mi southeast
- Santa Rosanearest city, about 24 mi southeast
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Questions about Lake Sonoma
What fish are in Lake Sonoma?
Lakes like Lake Sonoma 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 Sonoma?
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 Sonoma?
About 2,170 acres, with about 36 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Sonoma?
Cloverdale is about 3.8 miles northeast; Healdsburg is about 9.7 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Lake Sonoma today?
The surface was about 66°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Sonoma on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
