Oneill Forebay fishing
Oneill Forebay
What's biting at Oneill Forebay
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 Oneill Forebay -- updated continuously from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mud Slough Nr Gustine Ca | 31 cfs | → |
| Salt Slough A Hwy 165 Nr Stevinson Ca | 19 cfs | → |
| Orestimba C Nr Newman Ca | · | → |
| San Joaquin R A Fremont Ford Bridge Ca | 270 cfs | → |
| San Joaquin R Ab Merced R Nr Newman Ca | 298 cfs | → |
| San Joaquin R Nr Newman Ca | 462 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest campgrounds, parks, boat launches, and reservoirs so a fishing run can grow into a weekend.
Campgrounds
- San Luis Creek - San Luis Reservoir
- Medeiros State Rec Area - San Luis Reservoir
- Basalt State Rec Area - San Luis Reservoir
- Los Banos Creek - San Luis Reservoir
Parks
- Volta Wildlife Area
- San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area
- San Luis Reservoir Wildlife Area
- Cottonwood Creek Wildlife Area
- Colorado Ball Park
- Gardens Park I
Reservoirs
- O'Neill Forebay
- O'Neill Forebay Dike
- B. F. Sisk
- B. F. Sisk Dike
- Los Banos Creek Detention Dam
- North Fork
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 Oneill Forebay as a favorite, set a custom threshold (water temperature, streamflow, snowpack), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Oneill Forebay
What fish species are found at Oneill Forebay?
Snoflo tracks the species commonly reported at Oneill Forebay -- 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 Oneill Forebay.
How do I get to Oneill Forebay?
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 Oneill Forebay.