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
Mountain Meadows Reservoir
Lassen County, California · about 4,620 acres (7.2 sq mi)
50°F water, windy Friday (20 mph S).
About Mountain Meadows Reservoir
Mountain Meadows Reservoir is a lake in Lassen County, California, covering about 4,620 acres.
It stretches about 5.6 miles end to end with roughly 20 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 5,040 ft above sea level. Westwood is on the shore. The closest city is Chico, about 57 miles away.
- Size
- About 4,620 acres (7.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 20 miles
- End to end
- About 5.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 5,040 ft
- County
- Lassen County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 6:15 am – 7:00 am bestsunrise
- 4:00 pm – 4:45 pmsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 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, trout, yellow perch and smallmouth bass are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 50°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodTrout
Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
- FairSmallmouth bass
Picking up. Look on rocky points and gravel.
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
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
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 6:47 am · sunset 4:48 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Mountain Meadows Reservoir
- Westwoodon the shore
- Greenvilleabout 7 mi south
- Chesterabout 11 mi west
- Susanvilleabout 18 mi northeast
- Chiconearest city, about 57 mi southwest
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Questions about Mountain Meadows Reservoir
What fish are in Mountain Meadows Reservoir?
Lakes like Mountain Meadows Reservoir usually hold trout, yellow perch and smallmouth bass. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Mountain Meadows Reservoir?
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 Mountain Meadows Reservoir?
About 4,620 acres, with about 20 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Mountain Meadows Reservoir?
Westwood is on the shore; Greenville is about 7 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Mountain Meadows Reservoir today?
The surface was about 50°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Mountain Meadows Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
