Bear Dam & Reservoir Fishing Report
Based on live releases/levels and local weather.
Live Bear Dam & Reservoir fishing conditions near Atwater, CA: USACE release, reservoir level, and local weather. Use the latest CFS and level trends to time your trip and pick safe access.
Bear Dam & Reservoir snapshot
MER - Bear Reservoir Outflow to Bear Cr - Merced Group Bear Dam & Reservoir sits near Atwater, CA and is monitored by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers SPK district. Coordinates: 37.3581°, -120.2353°.
- Latest release
- 316 CFS
- Recorded 2026-06-19 07:00 UTC
- Latest lake level
- 344.49 ft
- Recorded 2026-06-19 07:00 UTC
Lower release: generally safer conditions, but watch footing and changing water levels near inflows and outflows.
Source: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers CWMS public feeds. See the Bear Dam & Reservoir water level & flow charts for 7‑day history.