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
Pine Flat Lake
Fresno County, California · 5,970 acres (9.3 sq mi)
67°F water, calm this morning.
About Pine Flat Lake
Pine Flat Lake is a reservoir in Fresno County, California, covering 5,970 acres. Pine Flat Dam holds it back on the Kings River. Pine Flat Lake is one of the deepest reservoirs in California, formed by Pine Flat Dam on the Kings River.
It stretches about 6.8 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 36 miles. Its surface is about 880 ft above sea level. It reaches about 429 ft at its deepest. Yokuts Valley lies about 7.4 miles to the south. The closest city is Clovis, about 20 miles away.
- Size
- 5,970 acres (9.3 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 429 ft
- Shoreline
- About 36 miles
- End to end
- About 6.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 880 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Pine Flat Dam, Kings River
- County
- Fresno County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Slow
- 6:00 am – 8:15 am bestsunrise · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 0 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 in Pine Flat Lake
The fish here: largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass, trout, kokanee salmon, catfish, crappie and bluegill and sunfish. At 67°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodSmallmouth bass
Prime range. Rocky points, humps and drop-offs.
- GoodSpotted bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- FairTrout
Warming. Fish early, or go deeper with weights.
- FairKokanee salmon
Deep below the warm top layer. Troll slow and deep.
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
No clear view of the ice yet
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:33 am · sunset 4:48 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Pine Flat Lake
- Yokuts Valleyabout 7.4 mi south
- Minklerabout 10 mi southwest
- Orange Coveabout 14 mi south
- Sangerabout 15 mi southwest
- Clovisnearest city, about 20 mi west
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Questions about Pine Flat Lake
What fish are in Pine Flat Lake?
Pine Flat Lake holds largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass, trout, kokanee salmon, catfish, crappie and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Pine Flat Lake?
About 429 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Pine Flat Lake?
5,970 acres, with about 36 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Pine Flat Lake?
Yokuts Valley is about 7.4 miles south; Minkler is about 10 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at Pine Flat Lake today?
The surface was about 67°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Pine Flat Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
