New Melones Reservoir 7 Day Fishing Forecast Outlook
Thinking of heading out to New Melones Reservoir Near Sonora over the next few days. If so get you'll find all your weather information you'll need over the next seven days. Please ensure to adhere to the fishing regulations for the state. Remember, regulations are there to protect fish species and enable fishing for generations to come. Determine which day is best for you the bag your best catch on New Melones Reservoir.
Tue 14th April, 2026 Weather Conditions For New Melones Reservoir
Temperature
During the day the maximum temperature will be 66°F with a min temperature of 44°F around New Melones Reservoir . The average temperature will be 55°F during the day.
Cloud Cover & Rain
You'll need a sun hat today if you head out to New Melones Reservoir as you'll be in the sun more often than not as coverage is only at 17%. With that level of cloud coverage in the sky there is a 0% probability of rain.
Wind Direction
I'm sure you've heard of the old sying: “Wind from the West, fish bite the best. Wind from the East, fish bite the least. Wind from the North, do not go forth. Wind from the
South blows bait in their mouth.”. It's more of a wife tail but always fun to recollect.
Its less so about the direction but the cause for the direction. We’ll cover this more in a blog post soon but for New Melones Reservoir on Tue 14th April will be from a south westerly direction which means fishing is optimal.
Wind Speed
Good news, the wind speed is forecasted to be at 6mph and considered in the optimal range for fishing as the ripples caused by the wind on the water's surface will help hide the line an lure on New Melones Reservoir
Winds may gust up to 7mph
Wed 15th April, 2026 Weather Conditions For New Melones Reservoir
Temperature
During the day the maximum temperature will be 63°F with a min temperature of 45°F around New Melones Reservoir . The average temperature will be 54°F during the day.
Cloud Cover & Rain
Cloud cover not as optimal today at 72% but still enough cover there to grab a catch on New Melones Reservoir With that level of cloud coverage in the sky there is a 0% probability of rain.
Wind Direction
I'm sure you've heard of the old sying: “Wind from the West, fish bite the best. Wind from the East, fish bite the least. Wind from the North, do not go forth. Wind from the
South blows bait in their mouth.”. It's more of a wife tail but always fun to recollect.
Its less so about the direction but the cause for the direction. We’ll cover this more in a blog post soon but for New Melones Reservoir on Wed 15th April will be from a south westerly direction which means fishing is optimal.
Wind Speed
Good news, the wind speed is forecasted to be at 6mph and considered in the optimal range for fishing as the ripples caused by the wind on the water's surface will help hide the line an lure on New Melones Reservoir
Winds may gust up to 7mph
Thu 16th April, 2026 Weather Conditions For New Melones Reservoir
Temperature
During the day the maximum temperature will be 63°F with a min temperature of 46°F around New Melones Reservoir . The average temperature will be 52°F during the day.
Cloud Cover & Rain
You'll need a sun hat today if you head out to New Melones Reservoir as you'll be in the sun more often than not as coverage is only at 20%. With that level of cloud coverage in the sky there is a 0% probability of rain.
Wind Direction
I'm sure you've heard of the old sying: “Wind from the West, fish bite the best. Wind from the East, fish bite the least. Wind from the North, do not go forth. Wind from the
South blows bait in their mouth.”. It's more of a wife tail but always fun to recollect.
Its less so about the direction but the cause for the direction. We’ll cover this more in a blog post soon but for New Melones Reservoir on Thu 16th April will be from a north westerly direction which means fishing is optimal.
Wind Speed
Good news, the wind speed is forecasted to be at 10mph and considered in the optimal range for fishing as the ripples caused by the wind on the water's surface will help hide the line an lure on New Melones Reservoir
Winds may gust up to 11mph
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