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 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lloyd Lake
Tuolumne County, California · about 1,660 acres (2.6 sq mi)
57°F water, level 4685 ft, calm tomorrow morning.
About Lloyd Lake
Lloyd Lake spreads over about 1,660 acres in Tuolumne County, California.
It stretches about 3.6 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 9.8 miles. At about 4,690 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Twain Harte lies about 17 miles to the west. The closest city is Merced, about 56 miles away.
- Size
- About 1,660 acres (2.6 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 9.8 miles
- End to end
- About 3.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 4,690 ft
- County
- Tuolumne County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Slow
- 6:00 am – 8:15 am bestsunrise · wind 9 mph
- 4:00 pm – 4:45 pmsunset, moon overhead · wind 12 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 2 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 2 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 Lloyd Lake 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. With the surface at 57°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- 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
- 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
7-day trend: not enough daily readings yet.
Latest reading .
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 6:38 am · sunset 4:48 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lloyd Lake
- Twain Harteabout 17 mi west
- Tuolumne Cityabout 18 mi west
- Soulsbyvilleabout 19 mi west
- Mono Vistaabout 19 mi west
- Mercednearest city, about 56 mi southwest
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Questions about Lloyd Lake
What fish are in Lloyd Lake?
Lakes like Lloyd Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lloyd Lake?
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 Lloyd Lake?
About 1,660 acres, with about 9.8 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lloyd Lake?
Twain Harte is about 17 miles west; Tuolumne City is about 18 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Lloyd Lake today?
The surface was about 57°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lloyd Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
