
Lake Berryessa
Lake Berryessa is the reservoir for the Solano Project which is owned by the Bureau of Reclamation and operated under a cooperative agreement by the Solano County Water Agency/Solano Irrigation District. The project provides flood control protection to the city of Winters and other downstream communities, as well as high-quality water supply for irrigation and the cities of Vacaville, Suisun City, Vallejo, and Fairfield. At capacity, Lake Berryessa stores 1.6 million acre feet of water and is one of the largest bodies of fresh water in California. The lake is 23 miles long, 3 miles wide, with 165 miles of shoreline. Reclamation and the Blue Ridge Berryessa Partnership jointly manage a 2,000-acre wildlife area along the east side of the lake. Nestled between Blue Ridge and Cedar Roughs, east of the Napa Valley, Lake Berryessa offers year-round recreation opportunities. Berryessa's water reaches temperatures of up to 75 degrees in the summer, making it an ideal place for water sports. Anglers enjoy fishing for both cold and warm water species, such as rainbow trout, bass, catfish, crappie, and bluegill. Lake Berryessa provides many opportunities to experience a variety of wildlife and plant exploration activities. The grassy hills dotted with oak and manzanita provide excellent opportunities to view eagles, hawks, songbirds, wild turkeys, and deer. Hiking, bird watching, photography, and picnicking are all popular activities year-round.
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Lake Berryessa
Lake Berryessa is the reservoir for the Solano Project which is owned by the Bureau of Reclamation and operated under a cooperative agreement by the Solano County Water Agency/Solano Irrigation District. The project provides flood control protection to the city of Winters and other downstream communities, as well as high-quality water supply for irrigation and the cities of Vacaville, Suisun City, Vallejo, and Fairfield. At capacity, Lake Berryessa stores 1.6 million acre feet of water and is one of the largest bodies of fresh water in California. The lake is 23 miles long, 3 miles wide, with 165 miles of shoreline. Reclamation and the Blue Ridge Berryessa Partnership jointly manage a 2,000-acre wildlife area along the east side of the lake. Nestled between Blue Ridge and Cedar Roughs, east of the Napa Valley, Lake Berryessa offers year-round recreation opportunities. Berryessa's water reaches temperatures of up to 75 degrees in the summer, making it an ideal place for water sports. Anglers enjoy fishing for both cold and warm water species, such as rainbow trout, bass, catfish, crappie, and bluegill. Lake Berryessa provides many opportunities to experience a variety of wildlife and plant exploration activities. The grassy hills dotted with oak and manzanita provide excellent opportunities to view eagles, hawks, songbirds, wild turkeys, and deer. Hiking, bird watching, photography, and picnicking are all popular activities year-round.
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Water Temperature
Current water temperature for Lake Berryessa is 63°F.
Current Snapshot
Forecast: Tuesday, May 13
PartlyCloudy
Hourly Insights
Temperature
Precipitation
Wind
Sun, Moon & UV
Solunar Fishing Forecast
Todays action is rated a 4 (scale is 0 thru 5, 5 is the best)
8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
3:58 PM - 6:28 PM
4:16 AM - 5:46 AM
12:41 PM - 2:11 PM
Outlook for Tuesday at Lake Berryessa
Expect temperatures ranging from 47°F to 70°F. There's a 11% chance of rain, potentially bringing around 0.00" rain. Winds will be averaging 5 mph, with potential gusts reaching up to 13 mph. The maximum UV index will be 6 (High), so plan sun protection accordingly. For anglers, today's fishing action is rated 4/5 (Todays action is rated a 4 (scale is 0 thru 5, 5 is the best)). Look for the best bite times during the major periods around 8:00 AM and 3:58 PM, or try the minor windows near 4:16 AM and 12:41 PM for potential early morning or evening action. Check back for the latest conditions and forecasts for Lake Berryessa.
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Lake Information
Common Fish Species
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Water Temperature History
Trends for Lake Berryessa
Current Temp
Latest recorded surface temperature.
Lowest in Period
47°F
On Jan 1
Coldest point in the Last 12 Months.
Average in Period
63°F
Typical temp during the Last 12 Months.
Temperature Trend: Last 12 Months
Surface temperature over the selected period.
Key Observations (Last 12 Months)
- Warmest avg: July (85°F).
- Coolest avg: December (50°F).
- Rapid warming often occurs: May → June (+11°F).
- Sharpest cooling trend: September → October (-12°F).
Weather Forecast
Wind speed and pressure trends
Hourly Wind Forecast
Wind Direction
258°
Pressure
1014 mb
Cloud Cover
12%
Visibility
13 miles
Daily Pressure Forecast


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