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
Millerton Lake
Madera County, California · 4,900 acres (7.7 sq mi)
67°F water, calm tomorrow morning.
About Millerton Lake
Millerton Lake is a reservoir in Madera County, California, covering 4,900 acres. Millerton Lake is well known among anglers for trophy striped bass.
It stretches about 7 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 34 miles. Its surface is about 540 ft above sea level. The deepest water is about 319 ft. The nearest town, Auberry, is about 5.4 miles east.
- Size
- 4,900 acres (7.7 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 319 ft
- Shoreline
- About 34 miles
- End to end
- About 7 miles
- Elevation
- About 540 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- County
- Madera County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Slow
- 6:00 am – 8:15 am bestsunrise · wind 10 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 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 in Millerton Lake
Millerton Lake holds spotted bass, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, striped bass, catfish, crappie and trout. At 67°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodSpotted bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodSmallmouth bass
Prime range. Rocky points, humps and drop-offs.
- FairStriped bass
Warming. Early-morning topwater, then they go deep.
- 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
No clear view of the ice yet
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:35 am · sunset 4:49 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Millerton Lake
- Auberryabout 5.4 mi east
- Bonadelle Ranchos-Madera Ranchosabout 9.3 mi west
- Clovisabout 11 mi south
- Yosemite Lakesabout 12 mi northwest
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Questions about Millerton Lake
What fish are in Millerton Lake?
Millerton Lake holds spotted bass, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, striped bass, catfish, crappie and trout. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Millerton Lake?
About 319 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Millerton Lake?
4,900 acres, with about 34 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Millerton Lake?
Auberry is about 5.4 miles east; Bonadelle Ranchos-Madera Ranchos is about 9.3 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Millerton Lake today?
The surface was about 67°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Millerton Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
