Fishing conditions for Butt Valley Reservoir
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Biting score
The best time for fishing is night, afternoon and evening
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Now, September 24
9:01 AM
humidity
43%uv index
0lowcloud cover
15%visibility
24kmmoon rise
17:13AMmoon
new moon
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Butt Valley Reservoir Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Butt Valley Reservoir, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is moderate, which leads to a medium bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Saturday (8 AM peak), Sunday (2 AM peak) and Monday (2 AM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Butt Valley Reservoir.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 50°F (10°C). Sunrise today: 06:53 AM, sunset: 07:01 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is mostly clear.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low).
The wind is coming from the north at 1.8 mph (0.8 m/s), with gusts reaching 2.7 mph (1.2 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30.06 inHg (764 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 5:13 PM and moonset at 3:36 AM.
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Butt Valley Reservoir Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Butt Valley Reservoir, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is moderate, which leads to a medium bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Saturday (8 AM peak), Sunday (2 AM peak) and Monday (2 AM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Butt Valley Reservoir.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 50°F (10°C). Sunrise today: 06:53 AM, sunset: 07:01 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is mostly clear.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low).
The wind is coming from the north at 1.8 mph (0.8 m/s), with gusts reaching 2.7 mph (1.2 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30.06 inHg (764 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 5:13 PM and moonset at 3:36 AM.
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WAWindy AI 08 July 2026Butt Valley Reservoir is a 1,100-acre reservoir in Plumas County, California, fed by the power plant discharge from Lake Almanor and created by PG&E's hydroelectric system, supporting rainbow trout, brown trout, and kokanee salmon in cold, clear water downstream from the famous Lake Almanor. Spot Features: Butt Valley Reservoir is a 1,100-acre reservoir in Plumas County, California, fed by the North Fork Feather River from Lake Almanor, featuring cold, clear water and excellent trout and kokanee fishing. Standard trolling and fly fishing techniques for rainbow and brown trout, kokanee by trolling small rigs. Seasonality: Rainbow trout, brown trout, and kokanee salmon are the primary targets at Butt Valley Reservoir, active from spring through fall with kokanee most actively targeted in spring and early summer. The North Fork Feather River feeder creates excellent cold-water conditions year-round.
