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
Success Lake
Tulare County, California · about 880 acres (1.4 sq mi)
59°F water, calm this morning.
About Success Lake
In Tulare County, California, Success Lake covers about 880 acres.
From end to end it runs about 2 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 8.7 miles. At about 620 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. East Porterville is about 3 miles west.
- Size
- About 880 acres (1.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 8.7 miles
- End to end
- About 2 miles
- Elevation
- About 620 ft
- County
- Tulare County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:15 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 0 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
Lakes like Success Lake in California usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 59°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
- FairBluegill and sunfish
Warming. Shallow, sunny pockets in the afternoon.
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
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 6:30 am · sunset 4:48 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Success Lake
- East Portervilleabout 3 mi west
- Portervilleabout 5 mi west
- Strathmoreabout 8.5 mi northwest
- Terra Bellaabout 9.7 mi southwest
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Questions about Success Lake
What fish are in Success Lake?
Lakes like Success Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Success 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 Success Lake?
About 880 acres, with about 8.7 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Success Lake?
East Porterville is about 3 miles west; Porterville is about 5 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Success Lake today?
The surface was about 59°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Success Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
