Nevada County · lake · 8 acres
Sanford Lake
Sanford Lake is a lake in Nevada 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
78°
58°
13 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
80°
58°
13 mph
0%
Sun
Clear
83°
55°
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
- Loney Lake0.5 mi
- Milk Lake0.6 mi
- Downey Lake0.6 mi
- Round Lake0.8 mi
- Long Lake1.0 mi
- Crooked Lakes1.4 mi
- Island Lake1.2 mi
- Hoot Owl Lake1.3 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.
Sanford Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Sanford 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 Sanford Lake?+
Sanford Lake is a lake in Nevada County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.