Lake Berryessa
Napa County, California18,083 acresView mapDirections
No nutrient or algae sampling on record from SWRCB for this lake.
- 275 ft max depth
- Public access
- Limited data
Lake Berryessa in Napa County, California has water-quality measurements published by SWRCB, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 275 ft. Surface area: 18083 acres.
Lake Berryessa is a 18,083-acre lake in Napa County, California with a maximum depth of 275 feet. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 2 public boat landings.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Lake Berryessa is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch2 documented ramps
- Camping1 public campground nearby
- Deep water275 ft surveyed max depth
- Big water18,083 acres
Swimming conditions
No readingLimited data
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Lake Berryessa is safe to swim in today is a call for the California State Water Resources Control Board and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
Water quality measurements for Lake Berryessa
These are the measurements SWRCB publishes for Lake Berryessa, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
No clarity data.
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Lake Details
Max depth
275 ft
Surface area
18,083 acres
Shoreline
144.4 mi
Public access
Yes
Listed by SWRCB
Recreation & Access
- Oak Shores Day UsePublic
- Lake Berryessa Seaplane BaseSemi-private
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Public campgrounds near Lake Berryessa
- Oak Shores Day Use Area (ca)3.8 kmReserve
Nearest public campgrounds in the USGS National Map inventory, within about 3 miles. An empty list means USGS records no campground that close, which is not the same as camping being unavailable. Where the source gives an official reservation link, it is used; the cabin and hotel search does not cover campsites. More camping lakes
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Berryessa
Where is Lake Berryessa?
- Lake Berryessa is a lake in Napa County, California. Its water-quality measurements are published by SWRCB and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Lake Berryessa?
- Lake Berryessa in Napa County, California has water-quality measurements published by SWRCB, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 275 ft. Surface area: 18083 acres.
Is Lake Berryessa safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Lake Berryessa?
- Lake Berryessa has a maximum depth of 275 feet. The lake covers 18083 acres.
Are there boat ramps on Lake Berryessa?
- Lake Berryessa has 2 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Oak Shores Day Use, Lake Berryessa Seaplane Base. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Lake Berryessa?
- Lake Berryessa has 2 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by California's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.
Are there campgrounds on Lake Berryessa?
- Lake Berryessa has 1 public campground from USGS The National Map within 5 km, including Oak Shores Day Use Area (ca). This is a location join, not a booking. Cabins and hotels are listed separately; campsite reservations use the official link when the source provides one.
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Lake Berryessa come from the EPA Water Quality Portal. Per-sample source details are not recorded for this lake.
Other records on this page
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory
Public campgrounds from USGS The National Map Structures, within about 3 miles