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
Woodward Reservoir
Stanislaus County, California · about 1,350 acres (2.1 sq mi)
67°F water, windy Friday (21 mph S).
About Woodward Reservoir
Woodward Reservoir spreads over about 1,350 acres in Stanislaus County, California.
From end to end it runs about 2.7 miles with roughly 13.3 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 200 ft above sea level. East Oakdale is about 4.3 miles southeast. The closest city is Modesto, about 16 miles away.
- Size
- About 1,350 acres (2.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 13.3 miles
- End to end
- About 2.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 200 ft
- County
- Stanislaus 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 8 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 7 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
Expect the usual California mix for a lake this size: largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 67°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- 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 6:42 am · sunset 4:53 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Woodward Reservoir
- East Oakdaleabout 4.3 mi southeast
- Oakdaleabout 4.9 mi south
- Escalonabout 7.4 mi southwest
- Riverbankabout 8.2 mi southwest
- Modestonearest city, about 16 mi southwest
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Questions about Woodward Reservoir
What fish are in Woodward Reservoir?
Lakes like Woodward 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 Woodward 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 Woodward Reservoir?
About 1,350 acres, with about 13.3 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Woodward Reservoir?
East Oakdale is about 4.3 miles southeast; Oakdale is about 4.9 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Woodward Reservoir today?
The surface was about 67°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Woodward Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
