New Melones Reservoir 7 Day Fishing Forecast

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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.

Sun 12th April, 2026 Weather Conditions For New Melones Reservoir

Temperature

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During the day the maximum temperature will be 51°F with a min temperature of 39°F around New Melones Reservoir . The average temperature will be 47°F during the day.

Cloud Cover & Rain

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Pretty good cloud cover today at 86% although there may be times when the sun will break through but should be enough cloud cover to find a good spot on New Melones Reservoir. With that level of cloud coverage in the sky there is a 100% probability of rain.


Wind Direction

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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 Sun 12th April will be from a south easterly direction which means fishing is poor.


Wind Speed

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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 13mph


Mon 13th April, 2026 Weather Conditions For New Melones Reservoir

Temperature

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During the day the maximum temperature will be 56°F with a min temperature of 43°F around New Melones Reservoir . The average temperature will be 50°F during the day.

Cloud Cover & Rain

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Cloud cover not as optimal today at 50% 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

  • Updated Just Now

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 Mon 13th April will be from a north westerly direction which means fishing is optimal.


Wind Speed

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Good news, the wind speed is forecasted to be at 5mph 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 6mph


Tue 14th April, 2026 Weather Conditions For New Melones Reservoir

Temperature

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During the day the maximum temperature will be 60°F with a min temperature of 41°F around New Melones Reservoir . The average temperature will be 51°F during the day.

Cloud Cover & Rain

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Clouds are not your friends today as less than 50% cover at 30% but if over conditions are favourable still head out to New Melones Reservoir With that level of cloud coverage in the sky there is a 0% probability of rain.


Wind Direction

  • Updated Just Now

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

  • Updated Just Now

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 6mph


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