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
Ruth Lake
Trinity County, California · about 1,060 acres (1.7 sq mi)
57°F water, windy Friday (33 mph S).
About Ruth Lake
In Trinity County, California, Ruth Lake covers about 1,060 acres.
From end to end it runs about 4.4 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 16.3 miles. The water sits about 2,650 ft above sea level. Hayfork lies about 18 miles to the northeast. The closest city is Redding, about 54 miles away.
- Size
- About 1,060 acres (1.7 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 16.3 miles
- End to end
- About 4.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 2,650 ft
- County
- Trinity County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Slow
- 6:15 am – 7:00 am bestsunrise
Saturday Fair
- 6:15 am – 7:00 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 18 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 57°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- 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
- 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 6:57 am · sunset 4:57 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Ruth Lake
- Hayforkabout 18 mi northeast
- Redwayabout 26 mi southwest
- Reddingnearest city, about 54 mi east
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Questions about Ruth Lake
What fish are in Ruth Lake?
Lakes like Ruth Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Ruth 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 Ruth Lake?
About 1,060 acres, with about 16.3 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Ruth Lake?
Hayfork is about 18 miles northeast; Redway is about 26 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at Ruth Lake today?
The surface was about 57°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Ruth Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
