Lake Natoma
Current Temperature:
46° F
Est Water Temperature:
61° F (What's This)
Barometric Pressure:
30.12 inHg (High)
Wind Speed:
East at 03 Knots (3 MPH)
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Welcome to FishingNotes.com Lake Natoma fishing report page. Here you will find all the information you need to make the best decisions for today's fishing. Current weather including air temperature, barometric pressure, wind speed and direction are continuously updated throughout the day. Lake Natoma water temperature is one of the vital statistics included on this page. We also include the moon phase as full and new moons are generally better fishing times. Help in choosing what time to hit the water with daily sunrise and sunset times plus moon rise and moon set times. We would love to hear how your fishing trip went, feel free to share your days success on the community report page. Good luck and we hope you catch a full bag today!
State:
California
Latitude:
38.6502
Maximum Depth (ft) :
60
County:
Sacramento
Longitude:
-121.20481
Normal Elevation (ft):
0
Inpoundment Type:
Water Clarity:
3-6 ft
Boat Access:
Paved Ramps
Surface Area (acres):
0
Water Temp Factors:
Boat Limits:
Trolling Only
Lake Management:

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Guest
2016-07-12
 Species: General
Fishing Rating: 1
Water Temperature:
There is good fishing there I used a plastic 1.5 inch grub and a weight a inch above and caught a 18 inch squawfish but I let if go back
Guest
2013-05-16
 Species: General
Fishing Rating: 5
Water Temperature:
In the colder waters, I have caught trout out here every time out. Range of 16\" across from the Negro Bar dock to 22.5\" under Rainbow Bridge. Caught limit on May 5 trollin\' in my little inflatable with a rod out each side and they were hitting everywhere from picnic area to the prison... Now that the water is above 70deg, however, the trout fishing is pretty much over. Looking forward to seeing the smallmouth action out here.
hillbillyjer
2012-12-22
 Species: General
Fishing Rating: 1
Water Temperature: 51
12/21/2012. rain and wind. because of the recent storms, the water release from Folsom dam went from 331CFS, to 4,147CFS in only a couple days. the water is moving fast and is very cold. despite that, i am catching lots of little bullheads, with a few nice larger bites that i never did hookup. redworms was the bait of choice, powerbait works well here too, but only when the outflow is under 300cfs, or else the bait gets taken off of your hook by the current. i would advise anyone to be super careful at the spots above rainbow bridge, the rocks and terrain are steep, and most spots will put you right into the river if you fall. the tagging on the rocks out here is outrageous. in 2013, we will start having people out here videotaping anyone who is spray painting the rocks, and turning them into the police department.
Guest
2012-06-08
 Species: General
Fishing Rating: 5
Water Temperature:
Honestly this is a great lake to fish in I\'ve caught monster trout rangeing a lb to 15 lbs have catch nice bass and some Catfish even kokaknee but you have to but in the time tears sweat and blood to find them but always your best shot for anything in this lake is under and above rainbow bridge pretty much where its deep fast moving water is your best bet using live minnows and light tackle these fish are smart.
Guest
2012-03-10
 Species: General
Fishing Rating: 1
Water Temperature:
Just caught a 5 lbs. trout from the short at willow creek on a night crawler. Best fishing ever at Lake Natomas!
Guest
2011-09-21
 Species: General
Fishing Rating: 5
Water Temperature:
caught six 10 pound bass and alot of small ones
Guest
2011-07-15
 Species: General
Fishing Rating: 1
Water Temperature:
Caught a really nice 2 lb 16 in trout off the big rock near the powerhouse. Used garlic marshmallow. 15 July 2011...7:00am
Guest
2010-07-08
 Species: General
Fishing Rating: 3
Water Temperature:
"fishing upriver past Rainbow Bridge is the only way i know to catch a fish at this lake. There are only a few decent spots off shore to do this, however, and really only one spot to fish from shore on the southeastern side."
Guest
2010-04-11
 Species: General
Fishing Rating: 1
Water Temperature:
"No fish to be found here , it sucks"

Lake Natoma General Fishing Hide General Info

Lake Natoma General Tips: [ Add Tip ]
- perfect lake for flat water paddling. Water very cool to cold in summer. Three put ins with paved ramp, dock, paved parking and pit toilets. Facilities maintained by State Parks. Dogs allowed on leash. Tough fishing. More scenic at upper end by Negro Bar launch. 5MPH LIMIT keeps this lake quiet and comfortable!
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Lake Natoma Largemouth Bass Fishing Hide Largemouth Bass Info

[ Largemouth Bass Info ]
Lake Natoma Largemouth Bass Rating:
3.5
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Largemouth Bass Tips for Current Conditions (automated):
Largemouth bass fishing is in full spawn now the water temperature has climbed up to 61 degrees. The large female bass will be on the beds and holding tight. Spawning bass won't be feeding aggressively at this water temperature but they will be catchable. In addition, all bass don't spawn at the exact same time or water temperature. If you aren't a site fisherman, you should be able to find some larger females and male largemouth on the standard spring patterns. Female bass will really start to slow down on feeding so fishing is going to be slower for a few weeks until they move into active patterns again.

Lake Natoma Smallmouth Bass Fishing Hide Smallmouth Bass Info

[ Smallmouth Bass Info ]
Lake Natoma Smallmouth Bass Rating:
3.4
Lake Natoma Smallmouth Bass Tips: [ Add Tip ]
- drop shot small plastics
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Smallmouth Bass Tips for Current Conditions (automated):
The smallmouth bass spawn is in full swing now. Fishing will become slower but won't turn off completely. If you are fishing for female bass go with plastics and really slow your presentation and stay around the spawning beds. You should be able to find some larger females and male bass on the standard spring patterns. Female bass will really start to slow down on feeding and the fishing is going to be slower for a few weeks until they move into active patterns again. Hit the water NOW, we can?t believe you are reading this and not fishing right now. GET OUT!!

Lake Natoma Crappie Fishing Hide Crappie Info

[ Crappie Info ]
Lake Natoma Crappie Rating:
3.6
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Crappie Tips for Current Conditions (automated):
The crappie spawn should be really heating up now. Crappie prefers to spawn on gravel bottom typically with brush and/or emergent vegetation for cover. If the lake is void of gravel bottoms, find the rocks or rip rap. Crappie will use the larger structure rocks for cover. Cast some small grub baits in the shallows looking for the spawning crappie. Good luck today!

Lake Natoma Walleye Fishing Hide Walleye Info

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Lake Natoma Walleye Rating:
2.5
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Lake Natoma Catfish Fishing Hide Catfish Info

[ Catfish Info ]
Lake Natoma Catfish Rating:
3.3
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Catfish Tips for Current Conditions (automated):
The water temperature is climbing and the catfish will start becoming more active now. The catfish spawn is right around the corner and generally all catfish species will be looking to spawn. Blue catfish, flathead and channel catfish spawn in much the same areas. Mostly spawning in deep tree lay downs that have lots of shade, holes in the bank, sunken barrels and tires. With baitfish becoming active, it?s time to catch some small sunfish, bluegill, shad and frogs and getting the line in the water.

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Lake Natoma Spotted Bass Rating:
2.8
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Spotted Bass Tips for Current Conditions (automated):
The spotted bass spawn is in full swing now. Fishing will become slower but won't turn off completely. If you are fishing for female bass go with plastics and really slow your presentation and stay around the spawning beds. You should be able to find some larger females and male bass on the standard spring patterns. Female bass will really start to slow down on feeding and the fishing is going to be slower for a few weeks until they move into active patterns again.

Lake Natoma White Bass Fishing Hide White Bass Info

[ White Bass Info ]
Lake Natoma White Bass Rating:
2.4
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Lake Natoma Striped Bass Fishing Hide Striped Bass Info

[ Striped Bass Info ]
Lake Natoma Striped Bass Rating:
2.2
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Lake Natoma Trout Fishing Hide Trout Info

[ Trout Info ]
Lake Natoma Trout Rating:
3.8
Lake Natoma Trout Tips: [ Add Tip ]
- Use green power bait with a half ounce sinker at least 2 feet away from bait with 10 pound line test
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Trout Tips for Current Conditions (automated):

Lake Natoma Solar and Lunar Conditions

Current Lunar Fishing Tip:

The crescent moon will have better gravitational pull than a gibbous or half moon. However the affects of the moons gravitational will be decreased since the sun and moon aren't pulling in conjunction with one another. It's time to pay close attention to the other fishing factors in the weather to make the best decision for hitting the water.

Sunrise:

13:22

Sunset:

02:44

Moon Phase:


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