Madera County · lake · 7 acres
Rattlesnake Lake
Rattlesnake Lake is a lake 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
88°
56°
13 mph
0%
Fri
Clear
91°
63°
14 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
91°
66°
14 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
- Rube Creek1.9 mi
- Granite Creek2.4 mistocked Jul 5, 2026
- Hoffman Creek3.2 mi
- Middle Fork San Joaquin River3.8 mi
- North Fork San Joaquin River3.8 mi
- Cargyle Creek3.8 mi
- Miller Creek3.3 mi
- South Fork San Joaquin River4.1 mistocked Jul 19, 2026
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.
Rattlesnake Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Rattlesnake 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 Rattlesnake Lake?+
Rattlesnake Lake is a lake in Madera County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.