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 2 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
South Haiwee Reservoir
Inyo County, California · about 720 acres (1.1 sq mi)
68°F water, windy Friday (26 mph S).
About South Haiwee Reservoir
South Haiwee Reservoir spreads over about 720 acres in Inyo County, California.
From end to end it runs about 2.3 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 6.8 miles. Its surface is about 3,730 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Lone Pine, is about 31 miles north. The closest city is Porterville, about 59 miles away.
- Size
- About 720 acres (1.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 6.8 miles
- End to end
- About 2.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 3,730 ft
- County
- Inyo County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 5:45 am – 8:00 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 9 mph
Sunday Fair
- 4:45 am – 8:00 ammoon underfoot, sunrise · wind 7 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 13 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, largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish 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 68°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.
- 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
2 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 6:26 am · sunset 4:44 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near South Haiwee Reservoir
- Lone Pineabout 31 mi north
- Inyokernabout 35 mi south
- Portervillenearest city, about 59 mi west
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Questions about South Haiwee Reservoir
What fish are in South Haiwee Reservoir?
Lakes like South Haiwee Reservoir usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is South Haiwee 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 South Haiwee Reservoir?
About 720 acres, with about 6.8 miles of shoreline.
What town is near South Haiwee Reservoir?
Lone Pine is about 31 miles north; Inyokern is about 35 miles south.
What is the water temperature at South Haiwee Reservoir today?
The surface was about 68°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
South Haiwee Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
