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
New Bullards Bar Reservoir
Yuba County, California · about 3,580 acres (5.6 sq mi)
62°F water, calm tomorrow morning.
About New Bullards Bar Reservoir
In Yuba County, California, New Bullards Bar Reservoir covers about 3,580 acres.
It stretches about 7.8 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 37 miles. The water sits about 1,820 ft above sea level. Challenge-Brownsville lies about 5.2 miles to the west. Yuba City, the nearest city, is about 31 miles southwest.
- Size
- About 3,580 acres (5.6 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 37 miles
- End to end
- About 7.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,820 ft
- County
- Yuba County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 2 mph
Sunday Fair
- 6:15 am – 8:30 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
Lakes like New Bullards Bar Reservoir in California usually hold largemouth bass, walleye, 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 62°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodWalleye
Prime range. Low light is best, on reefs and weed 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
- 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 6:46 am · sunset 4:50 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near New Bullards Bar Reservoir
- Challenge-Brownsvilleabout 5.2 mi west
- Nevada Cityabout 11 mi southeast
- Lake Wildwoodabout 11 mi south
- Grass Valleyabout 12 mi south
- Yuba Citynearest city, about 31 mi southwest
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Questions about New Bullards Bar Reservoir
What fish are in New Bullards Bar Reservoir?
Lakes like New Bullards Bar Reservoir usually hold largemouth bass, walleye, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is New Bullards Bar 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 New Bullards Bar Reservoir?
About 3,580 acres, with about 37 miles of shoreline.
What town is near New Bullards Bar Reservoir?
Challenge-Brownsville is about 5.2 miles west; Nevada City is about 11 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at New Bullards Bar Reservoir today?
The surface was about 62°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
New Bullards Bar Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
