Fishing access map

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New Melones Reservoir

Live

Fishing report & water release — real-time flow and lake level

New Melones Reservoir, located in California, offers a dynamic fishing experience that is closely tied to the area's water conditions. This page provides crucial information for anglers, including the current lake level and elevation, which can impact fishing spots and accessibility. Additionally, you can monitor the release and outflow data to understand water movement and its effect on fish behavior. Weather conditions are also updated to help plan your fishing trip, ensuring you know what to expect before heading out. All data is sourced from official monitoring data, ensuring accuracy and reliability. Use this information to optimize your fishing strategy and make the most of your time at New Melones Reservoir.

New Melones·SPK

Fish type

Fishing spots map

Current outflow

0.0

CFS

Live reading from the past 24 hours.

Water level

1,040.06

Above normal

Latest value from the chart date range (pool / reservoir).

Above normal pool (1031.9 FT)

Location

Seasonal fish position

Estimated holding depth based on season, temperature, and flow.

Bass · Low discharge

Low Flow Positioning

Fish slide to deeper lanes and slower water.

Medium confidence2-6 ft off bottom

Shallow

Mid-depth

Deep

2-6 ft off bottom

Season

May

JanDec

Conditions right now

Weather at the ramp

Air temp

N/A°F

Wind

N/Amph

Pressure

N/AhPa

Barometric pressure.

Cloud cover

N/A

Good for reading surface activity.

Sunrise / sunset

No data

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

BETA

Get a personalized read on whether to fish today, plus bait and strategy tailored to your target species.

Outflow: 0.0 CFS

Level: 1040.06 ft

Temp: N/A

🎣Species: Bass

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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