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
Turlock Lake
Stanislaus County, California · about 1,960 acres (3.1 sq mi)
67°F water, windy Friday (24 mph SSE).
About Turlock Lake
In Stanislaus County, California, Turlock Lake covers about 1,960 acres.
It stretches about 3.1 miles end to end with roughly 15.4 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 240 ft above sea level. Waterford is about 8.8 miles west. Turlock, the nearest city, is about 16 miles southwest.
- Size
- About 1,960 acres (3.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 15.4 miles
- End to end
- About 3.1 miles
- Elevation
- About 240 ft
- County
- Stanislaus County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Slow
- 6:00 am – 7:00 am bestsunrise
- 4:00 pm – 4:45 pmsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 2 mph
- 3:15 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
Lakes like Turlock Lake in California usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. 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
- 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 6:40 am · sunset 4:52 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Turlock Lake
- Waterfordabout 8.8 mi west
- Denairabout 12 mi southwest
- Wintonabout 14 mi south
- Hughsonabout 15 mi west
- Turlocknearest city, about 16 mi southwest
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Questions about Turlock Lake
What fish are in Turlock Lake?
Lakes like Turlock Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Turlock 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 Turlock Lake?
About 1,960 acres, with about 15.4 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Turlock Lake?
Waterford is about 8.8 miles west; Denair is about 12 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at Turlock Lake today?
The surface was about 67°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Turlock Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
