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Whiskeytown Lake

California
12.75 km²
40.6257, -122.5592
NHD 96583672
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About Whiskeytown Lake

Whiskeytown Lake is a natural lake or pond in California, United States. It covers approximately 12.75 km² (3152 acres). The lake centroid is located at 40.6257° N, 122.5592° 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
Large
Room for multiple techniques
Species diversity
Data pending
Records still being compiled
Access
Public waterbody
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Weather at Whiskeytown Lake

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Best fishing times today

Day length: 14h 45m
Dawn12:22
Sunrise12:54
Sunset03:40
Dusk04:12

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  • Dawn11:5213:54Excellent
  • Morning13:5420:17Good
  • Midday20:1700:40Calm
  • Afternoon00:4002:40Good
  • Dusk02:4004:42Excellent
  • Night04:4211:52Good
Moon: 13% · waxing16:42

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Frequently asked questions

What fish species live in Whiskeytown Lake?

No fish species have been catalogued yet for Whiskeytown Lake. Records are pulled from GBIF and updated regularly.

How big is Whiskeytown Lake?

Whiskeytown Lake covers approximately 12.75 square kilometres (3152 acres), based on the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

Where is Whiskeytown Lake located?

Whiskeytown Lake is located in California, United States, with its centroid at 40.6257°, -122.5592°.

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Data sources: USGS National Hydrography Dataset · GBIF