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South Mountain Reservoir

California
0.75 km²
41.8051, -120.6468
NHD 84071943
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About South Mountain Reservoir

South Mountain Reservoir is a natural lake or pond in California, United States. It covers approximately 0.75 km² (186 acres). The lake centroid is located at 41.8051° N, 120.6468° W. Fish species records for this lake are still being compiled. Lake boundary and identifier come from the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

At a glance

Best season
April – October
Long open-water season
Natural lake
Small
Bank or small-boat friendly
Species diversity
Data pending
Records still being compiled
Access
Public waterbody
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Weather at South Mountain Reservoir

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Best fishing times today

Day length: 14h 52m
Dawn12:10
Sunrise12:43
Sunset03:35
Dusk04:08

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  • Dawn11:4013:43Excellent
  • Morning13:4320:09Good
  • Midday20:0900:35Calm
  • Afternoon00:3502:35Good
  • Dusk02:3504:38Excellent
  • Night04:3811:40Good
Moon: 13% · waxing16:33

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Frequently asked questions

What fish species live in South Mountain Reservoir?

No fish species have been catalogued yet for South Mountain Reservoir. Records are pulled from GBIF and updated regularly.

How big is South Mountain Reservoir?

South Mountain Reservoir covers approximately 0.75 square kilometres (186 acres), based on the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

Where is South Mountain Reservoir located?

South Mountain Reservoir is located in California, United States, with its centroid at 41.8051°, -120.6468°.

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Data sources: USGS National Hydrography Dataset · GBIF