Fishing access map
Opens with nearby piers, bank access & slipways already loaded for Bear Dam & Reservoir.
Bear Dam & Reservoir
LiveFishing report & water release — real-time flow and lake level
Bear Reservoir, nestled near Atwater, California, offers anglers a dynamic fishing experience influenced by constantly changing water conditions. This page provides crucial, up-to-date information sourced from official monitoring data to help you plan your fis…View all
200.6
CFS344.63
ftLatest value from the chart date range (pool / reservoir).
Above normal pool (344.6 FT)
Location
Seasonal fish position
Estimated holding depth based on season, temperature, and flow.
Balanced Conditions
Fish are likely spread from mid-depth to nearby structure.
Season
May
Conditions right now
Weather at the ramp
Barometric pressure.
Good for reading surface activity.
NOAA lake forecast
For lake fishing conditions
Quick view of the official National Weather Service point forecast for this lake, tuned for boat and bank anglers.
NOAA forecast data is not available for this location right now.
Forecast data provided by NOAA / National Weather Service (`weather.gov`).
Water release alerts
Get notified when flow changes
Get email notifications when water levels change. Set a custom threshold to be notified when conditions match your target.
Custom flow limit (CFS)
AI fishing analysis
BETAGet a personalized read on whether to fish today, plus bait and strategy tailored to your target species.
Analysis uses current outflow, level, weather, and pressure trend.
Or email info@alert.catchdamfish.com with "Lake name, state" in the body.
Technical analysis
Water level history
Measured in ft
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