Lake Nacimiento fishing
Lake Nacimiento
What's biting at Lake Nacimiento
Species commonly reported here -- tap any card for techniques, target seasons, and other waters where it's been caught.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Lake Nacimiento -- updated continuously from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Nacimiento R Bl Sapaque C Nr Bryson Ca | 2 cfs | → |
| Nacimiento R Bl Nacimiento Dam Nr Bradley Ca | 264 cfs | → |
| San Antonio R Nr Lockwood Ca | · | → |
| Salinas R Nr Bradley Ca | 367 cfs | → |
| Salinas R A Paso Robles Ca | 1 cfs | → |
| Estrella R Nr Estrella Ca | 0 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest campgrounds, parks, boat launches, and reservoirs so a fishing run can grow into a weekend.
Campgrounds
- Pine Knoll Campground
- Eagles Ridge Campground
- Oak Knoll Campground
- Quails Roost Campground
- Lake Nacimiento
- South Shore San Antonio
Parks
- San Antonio Recreation Area
- Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument
- Wilderness Silver Peak
- Los Padres National Forest
- San Simeon Beach State Park
- William Randolph Hearst Memorial State Beach
Reservoirs
Boat launches
- Saddle Way San Luis Obispo County
- Mistletoe Lane San Luis Obispo County
- Well Road San Luis Obispo County
- Boat Launch San Luis Obispo County
- West Knoll Circle 10555, San Luis Obispo County
- Village Road San Luis Obispo County
Points of interest
Paddle runs
- Headwaters To Sportsman's Club
- Ventana Wilderness Boundary To Nf Boundary
- San Benito River
- 0.25 Milesupstram Of The Impoundment At Sportsman's Lodge To 0.25 Miles Downstream Of The Impoundment At Sportsman's Lodge
- 0.25 Miles Downstream Of The Impoundment Of Sportsman's Lodge To Ventana Wilderness Boundary
- Picacho Creek
Angling safety & ethics
- Know the regulations
- Check local fishing rules, seasons, size limits, and license requirements to ensure legal and sustainable angling.
- Handle fish responsibly
- Use wet hands, minimize air exposure, and release fish gently to improve survival rates when practicing catch-and-release.
- Choose the right gear
- Match your rod, line, and tackle to the species and conditions to increase success and reduce unnecessary harm to fish.
- Respect the waterway
- Avoid disturbing habitat, prevent bank erosion, and keep a safe distance from spawning areas to protect ecosystems.
- Keep it clean
- Pack out all line, hooks, bait containers, and trash. Discarded gear can injure wildlife and degrade waterways.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Lake Nacimiento as a favorite, set a custom threshold (water temperature, streamflow, snowpack), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Lake Nacimiento
What fish species are found at Lake Nacimiento?
Snoflo tracks the species commonly reported at Lake Nacimiento -- see the Fish Species panel above for the live list with images and links to per-species pages.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data comes live from USGS streamgauges, also refreshed continuously.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this area, set a threshold (water temperature, streamflow, snowpack), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Do I need a fishing license?
Yes. Check your state agency's regulations for license requirements, seasons, size limits, and any waterbody-specific rules before fishing Lake Nacimiento.
How do I get to Lake Nacimiento?
Tap Open in map in the hero above to center the Snoflo interactive map on this area, or grab the coordinates from the location facts panel.
Other angling spots near here
Snoflo-tracked fishing areas within driving distance of Lake Nacimiento.