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
Spicer Meadow Reservoir
Alpine County, California · about 990 acres (1.5 sq mi)
50°F water, windy Friday (18 mph S).
About Spicer Meadow Reservoir
Spicer Meadow Reservoir is a lake in Alpine County, California, covering about 990 acres.
It stretches about 3.2 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 10.8 miles. The water sits about 6,540 ft above sea level. Arnold lies about 21 miles to the southwest. The closest city is Carson City, about 53 miles away.
- Size
- About 990 acres (1.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 10.8 miles
- End to end
- About 3.2 miles
- Elevation
- About 6,540 ft
- County
- Alpine County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 2 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 3 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 2 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 6 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 Spicer Meadow Reservoir in California usually hold trout, yellow perch and smallmouth bass. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 50°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
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
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 6:39 am · sunset 4:48 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Spicer Meadow Reservoir
- Arnoldabout 21 mi southwest
- Cedar Ridgeabout 27 mi southwest
- Forest Meadowsabout 27 mi southwest
- Twain Harteabout 27 mi southwest
- Carson Citynearest city, about 53 mi north
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Questions about Spicer Meadow Reservoir
What fish are in Spicer Meadow Reservoir?
Lakes like Spicer Meadow Reservoir usually hold trout, yellow perch and smallmouth bass. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Spicer Meadow 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 Spicer Meadow Reservoir?
About 990 acres, with about 10.8 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Spicer Meadow Reservoir?
Arnold is about 21 miles southwest; Cedar Ridge is about 27 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at Spicer Meadow Reservoir today?
The surface was about 50°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Spicer Meadow Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
