Beautiful Lake Berryessa, California
~ sunshine & beaches in Napa Valley
Lake Berryessa was formed in 1957 when the Monticello Dam was completed on the Putah Creek. At 26 miles long and 3 miles wide, Lake Berryessa is one of California's largest manmade lakes. At capacity, Lake Berryessa stores 1.6 million acre feet of water and is one of the largest bodies of fresh water in California. Lake Berryessa offers 165 miles of shoreline for year-round recreation. That's more shoreline miles than Lake Tahoe.
Lake Berryessa provides many opportunities to experience a variety of wildlife and plant exploration activities. The Monticello Dam area at the southeast corner of the lake is one of the best local birding areas. The best time to visit for the best birding opportunities is in the early spring and late fall during migration and nesting seasons.
Average Air & Water Temperatures
• Lake Berryessa, California • |
| Month |
High |
Low |
Water |
| Jan |
56° |
39° |
47° |
| Feb |
53° |
62° |
50° |
| March |
67° |
45° |
50° |
| April |
74° |
47° |
58° |
| May |
82° |
52° |
62° |
| June |
91° |
56° |
67° |
| July |
91° |
56° |
75° |
| Aug |
95° |
58° |
76° |
| Sept |
90° |
56° |
70° |
| Oct |
80° |
50° |
62° |
| Nov |
65° |
43° |
57° |
| Dec |
56° |
38° |
52° |
All temps in Fahrenheit and averaged historically.
Sources: weather.com / nps.gov |
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The grassy hills dotted with oak and manzanita provide excellent opportunities to view eagles, hawks, songbirds, wild turkeys, and deer. Shoreline viewing opportunities may include canada geese, pelicans, great blue herons, western grebes, wood ducks, snow geese, and common loons.
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.
Nestled between the Blue Ridge and Cedar Roughs, just 45 minutes from Napa Valley, Lake Berryessa is an ideal location for your Forever Houseboat getaway. Mild temperatures in the summer make it perfect for water sports, fishing, camping, wildlife viewing, or just simply sitting back and releasing the cares of the everyday.
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