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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Nicasio Reservoir
Marin County, California · about 780 acres (1.2 sq mi)
64°F water, windy Friday (21 mph W).
About Nicasio Reservoir
Nicasio Reservoir spreads over about 780 acres in Marin County, California.
It stretches about 2.7 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 14 miles. Its surface is about 170 ft above sea level. Lagunitas-Forest Knolls is about 3.7 miles southeast. The closest city is Novato, about 8 miles away.
- Size
- About 780 acres (1.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 14 miles
- End to end
- About 2.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 170 ft
- County
- Marin County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Slow
- 6:15 am – 7:00 amsunrise
- 3:30 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 14 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 1 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 7 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 Nicasio Reservoir 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. At 64°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- 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
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 6:50 am · sunset 5:00 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Nicasio Reservoir
- Lagunitas-Forest Knollsabout 3.7 mi southeast
- Woodacreabout 5.3 mi southeast
- Invernessabout 5.5 mi west
- Lucas Valley-Marinwoodabout 7.5 mi east
- Novatonearest city, about 8 mi east
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Questions about Nicasio Reservoir
What fish are in Nicasio Reservoir?
Lakes like Nicasio Reservoir usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Nicasio 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 Nicasio Reservoir?
About 780 acres, with about 14 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Nicasio Reservoir?
Lagunitas-Forest Knolls is about 3.7 miles southeast; Woodacre is about 5.3 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Nicasio Reservoir today?
The surface was about 64°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Nicasio Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
