ATASCADERO LAKE

FISHING
January 5, 2025
35.46, -120.67

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Atascadero Lake is a popular fishing spot in California, USA. The lake is home to a variety of fish species including bass, bluegill, catfish, and carp. Nearby activities include hiking, biking, and picnicking. Fishing tips include using live bait, lures, and fishing from a boat or kayak. The best time to visit is during the fall and spring when the weather is mild and the fish are actively biting. Average temperatures during these seasons range from the mid-60s to low 70s Fahrenheit.

FEATURED FISH - BLACK SEA BASS

The best fishing is in depths of 6 to 20 fathoms from May to June and from November to December, though they can be caught year-round. When hooked on light tackle, the sea bass fights hard all the way to the surface. The action is fast and vigorous, and in spite of its small size it is very much a game fish. Most are caught from anchored or drifting boats by bottom fishing with baits or by jigging with small metal jigs, while some are caught from docks, piers, or the shore. The following are fishing methods used to catch this fish: The tail or caudal fin is rounded, and the top ray of the tail fin is typically elongated in larger specimens. The dorsal fin is marked by several oblique, white spots arranged into stripes, and there is a large dark spot on the last dorsal spine. Large males of the species are sometimes known as humpbacks because of the visible rise or hump just behind their heads.

FISH SPECIES

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  • Image Alt Black Bullhead


  • Image Alt Brown Bullhead


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Nearby Streamflow Levels

Discharge Stage Elevation
MIGUELITO C A LOMPOC CA
2009-09-30T23:45:00.000-07:00 		0cfs 0.53ft 114ft
SANTA YNEZ R A NARROWS NR LOMPOC CA
2025-01-05T00:15:00.000-08:00 		22cfs 1.85ft 106ft
ORCUTT C NR ORCUTT CA
2025-01-05T01:30:00.000-08:00 		1cfs 1.36ft 165ft
SANTA YNEZ R A H ST NR LOMPOC CA
2025-01-05T01:15:00.000-08:00 		11cfs 2.61ft 72ft
SANTA YNEZ R A 13TH ST BRIDGE A VAFB NR LOMPOC CA
2007-09-30T23:30:00.000-07:00 		0cfs ft 21ft
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