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Recommendations for Pine Flat Lake

Overview

Pine Flat Lake is a reservoir in CA. Primary inflow is Kings River. It is managed by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Sacramento District.

The basin is characterized by about 5,970 acres of surface area. Shoreline and bottom character vary from protected coves and flats to deeper water, supporting a mix of open-water and nearshore habitats.

Pine Flat Lake supports recreational boating and fishing. Public access is through area ramps, parks, and shoreline facilities where provided by the operator. Fishing and boating regulations are set by the relevant state wildlife agency.

Pool elevations are managed against conservation or full-pool elevation near 951.5 feet NGVD29. Monitoring current levels matters for ramp usability, shoreline access, and understanding storage relative to the published operating range.

Current Conditions

Pine Flat Lake is currently 209.71 feet below full pool and has fallen slightly over the past week.

  • 7-day trendFallingLatest movement can differ from the seven-day trend.
  • 7-day changeDown 0.68 ft
  • 30-day changeDown 0.68 ft
  • Drought conditionsNo Drought

About This Lake

Learn how this lake is managed, what affects its water level, and where Lake Insights gets its data.

Pine Flat Lake is a 5,970-acre reservoir on the Kings River managed by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Sacramento District.

On the Lake

Find key access points and services around Pine Flat Lake.

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