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 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Silva Flat Reservoir
Lassen County, California · about 830 acres (1.3 sq mi)
56°F water, windy Friday (30 mph S).
About Silva Flat Reservoir
In Lassen County, California, Silva Flat Reservoir covers about 830 acres.
It stretches about 1.8 miles end to end with roughly 5.7 miles of shoreline. At about 5,610 ft above sea level, it is a high-country lake, cold for much of the year. Susanville is about 38 miles south.
- Size
- About 830 acres (1.3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 5.7 miles
- End to end
- About 1.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 5,610 ft
- County
- Lassen County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 6:15 am – 7:00 amsunrise
- 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 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
For a lake of this size in California, trout, yellow perch and smallmouth bass are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 56°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodTrout
Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
- FairSmallmouth bass
Picking up. Look on rocky points and gravel.
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
4 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 6:49 am · sunset 4:46 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Silva Flat Reservoir
- Susanvilleabout 38 mi south
- Burneyabout 39 mi west
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Questions about Silva Flat Reservoir
What fish are in Silva Flat Reservoir?
Lakes like Silva Flat Reservoir usually hold trout, yellow perch and smallmouth bass. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Silva Flat 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 Silva Flat Reservoir?
About 830 acres, with about 5.7 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Silva Flat Reservoir?
Susanville is about 38 miles south; Burney is about 39 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Silva Flat Reservoir today?
The surface was about 56°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Silva Flat Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
