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 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Pardee Reservoir
Calaveras County, California · about 2,030 acres (3.2 sq mi)
66°F water, windy Friday (20 mph S).
About Pardee Reservoir
Pardee Reservoir is a lake in Calaveras County, California, covering about 2,030 acres.
It stretches about 4.2 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 21 miles. Its surface is about 550 ft above sea level. Valley Springs lies about 3.1 miles to the south. Lodi, the nearest city, is about 24 miles west.
- Size
- About 2,030 acres (3.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 21 miles
- End to end
- About 4.2 miles
- Elevation
- About 550 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 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 to expect
Expect the usual California mix for a lake this size: largemouth bass, 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 66°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- FairCrappie
Scattered after the spawn. Try docks and brush at mid depth.
- FairBluegill and sunfish
Warming. Shallow, sunny pockets in the afternoon.
- GoodCatfish
Active. Evenings and nights are best.
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
- 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 Pardee Reservoir
- Valley Springsabout 3.1 mi south
- Jacksonabout 4.1 mi northeast
- Ioneabout 5.6 mi northwest
- Sutter Creekabout 6.7 mi north
- Lodinearest city, about 24 mi west
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Questions about Pardee Reservoir
What fish are in Pardee Reservoir?
Lakes like Pardee 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 Pardee 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 Pardee Reservoir?
About 2,030 acres, with about 21 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Pardee Reservoir?
Valley Springs is about 3.1 miles south; Jackson is about 4.1 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Pardee Reservoir today?
The surface was about 66°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Pardee Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
