Madera County · reservoir · 275 acres · seasonal
Madera Lake
Madera Lake is a reservoir in Madera County, California. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from California's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Clear
101°
66°
11 mph
0%
Fri
Clear
104°
66°
12 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
110°
67°
12 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- South Fork Fresno River3.2 mi
- Daulton Creek3.6 mi
- Hildreth Creek3.9 mi
- Madera Equalization Reservoir4.3 mi
- Little Dry Creek5.1 mi
- Dry Creek4.7 mi
- Mud Spring Creek6.3 mi
- Schmidt Creek7.2 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official CA regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Madera Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Madera Lake?+
Yes — California requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Madera Lake?+
Madera Lake is a reservoir in Madera County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.