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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Stony Gorge Reservoir
Glenn County, California · about 1,020 acres (1.6 sq mi)
67°F water, windy Friday (18 mph SSW).
About Stony Gorge Reservoir
In Glenn County, California, Stony Gorge Reservoir covers about 1,020 acres.
From end to end it runs about 4.4 miles with roughly 10.3 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 830 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Willows, is about 17 miles east. The closest city is Chico, about 38 miles away.
- Size
- About 1,020 acres (1.6 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 10.3 miles
- End to end
- About 4.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 830 ft
- County
- Glenn County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Sunday Good
- 4:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 3 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, bluegill and sunfish and catfish 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 67°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.
- GoodBluegill and sunfish
Active around docks and weeds.
- GoodCatfish
Active. Evenings and nights are best.
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
5 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 6:52 am · sunset 4:55 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Stony Gorge Reservoir
- Willowsabout 17 mi east
- Orlandabout 21 mi northeast
- Maxwellabout 24 mi southeast
- Hamilton Cityabout 29 mi northeast
- Chiconearest city, about 38 mi east
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Questions about Stony Gorge Reservoir
What fish are in Stony Gorge Reservoir?
Lakes like Stony Gorge Reservoir usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Stony Gorge 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 Stony Gorge Reservoir?
About 1,020 acres, with about 10.3 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Stony Gorge Reservoir?
Willows is about 17 miles east; Orland is about 21 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Stony Gorge Reservoir today?
The surface was about 67°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Stony Gorge Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
