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
Pyramid Lake
Los Angeles County, California · about 1,090 acres (1.7 sq mi)
70°F water, windy Friday (15 mph SSW).
About Pyramid Lake
In Los Angeles County, California, Pyramid Lake covers about 1,090 acres.
From end to end it runs about 2.6 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 12.2 miles. Its surface is about 2,580 ft above sea level. Lebec lies about 12 miles to the north. The closest city is Valencia, about 16 miles away.
- Size
- About 1,090 acres (1.7 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 12.2 miles
- End to end
- About 2.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 2,580 ft
- County
- Los Angeles County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 5:45 am – 7:00 amsunrise
- 3:15 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Saturday Good
- 5:45 am – 8:00 amsunrise · wind 10 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
Lakes like Pyramid Lake in California usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 70°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Active early and late. Head to shade, docks and grass in midday.
- FairCrappie
Scattered after the spawn. Try docks and brush at mid depth.
- GoodCatfish
Active. Evenings and nights are best.
- GoodBluegill and sunfish
Active around docks and weeds.
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.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:27 am · sunset 4:51 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Pyramid Lake
- Lebecabout 12 mi north
- Frazier Parkabout 13 mi northwest
- Castaicabout 13 mi southeast
- Val Verdeabout 15 mi southeast
- Valencianearest city, about 16 mi southeast
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Questions about Pyramid Lake
What fish are in Pyramid Lake?
Lakes like Pyramid Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Pyramid 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 Pyramid Lake?
About 1,090 acres, with about 12.2 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Pyramid Lake?
Lebec is about 12 miles north; Frazier Park is about 13 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Pyramid Lake today?
The surface was about 70°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Pyramid Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
