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
New Hogan Lake
Calaveras County, California · about 3,650 acres (5.7 sq mi)
67°F water, windy Friday (21 mph S).
About New Hogan Lake
New Hogan Lake is a lake in Calaveras County, California, covering about 3,650 acres.
From end to end it runs about 6 miles with roughly 34 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 640 ft above sea level. Valley Springs is about 1.5 miles northwest. The closest city is Lodi, about 25 miles away.
- Size
- About 3,650 acres (5.7 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 34 miles
- End to end
- About 6 miles
- Elevation
- About 640 ft
- County
- Calaveras County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Slow
- 6:00 am – 7:00 amsunrise
- 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 2 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 to expect
For a lake of this size in California, largemouth bass, walleye, 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. With the surface at 67°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.
- FairCrappie
Scattered after the spawn. Try docks and brush at mid depth.
- GoodBluegill and sunfish
Active around docks and weeds.
- 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 6:42 am · sunset 4:52 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near New Hogan Lake
- Valley Springsabout 1.5 mi northwest
- Rancho Calaverasabout 2.8 mi southwest
- San Andreasabout 3 mi northeast
- Jacksonabout 10 mi north
- Lodinearest city, about 25 mi west
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Questions about New Hogan Lake
What fish are in New Hogan Lake?
Lakes like New Hogan Lake 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 Hogan 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 New Hogan Lake?
About 3,650 acres, with about 34 miles of shoreline.
What town is near New Hogan Lake?
Valley Springs is about 1.5 miles northwest; Rancho Calaveras is about 2.8 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at New Hogan Lake today?
The surface was about 67°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
New Hogan Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
