Water temperatures are in the upper 60s in the morning and climbing to mid 70s in the afternoon

Lake Davis - Portola, CA (Plumas County)


by Mountain Hardware & Sports
8-20-2026
(530) 587–4844
Website

Water temperatures are in the upper 60s in the morning and climbing to mid 70s in the afternoon. As temperatures continue to rise, trout are moving into deeper water, making shore fishing more challenging. The dam and Honker Cove remain the best areas for shore anglers, where it's still possible to reach productive depths. If you're fishing from shore, expect to put in a little more time between bites. Floating nightcrawlers or PowerBait fished 3–4 feet off the bottom have been the most effective bait presentations. Trollers are finding success working the main channel and around the dam, targeting fish suspended 40–50 feet deep.



Next Report >




Next Report >


More Reports


8-20-2026
Current Water Conditions The Feather River is settling into the summertime blues, with low flows, hot weather, and water temperatures around...... Read More