donner lake Fishing Forecast & Report

39.3262° N, 120.265° W

Fishing conditions for donner lake

Today Tomorrow Sep 30 Oct 1 Oct 2 Oct 3
sunrise 06:54
sunset 18:49

Biting score

84%
Good biting conditions

The best time for fishing is all day long

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Now, September 28
5:28 PM

ClearSkyDay
16° FEELS LIKE12°
wind
3 m/s GUSTS4.5 m/s
101 kPa FALLING PRESSURE
humidity
26%
uv index
0low
cloud cover
45%
visibility
24km
moon rise
19:09AM
moon
moonnew moon
  • donner lake Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today

    Current fishing activity in donner lake, 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), Today (2 AM peak) and Tomorrow (5 AM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in donner lake.

  • Air conditions

    The air temperature is 61°F (16°C). Sunrise today: 06:54 AM, sunset: 06:49 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is partly cloudy.

    The UV index is currently 0 (Low).

    The wind is coming from the north at 6.7 mph (3 m/s), with gusts reaching 10.1 mph (4.5 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.83 inHg (758 mmHg).

  • Moon Phases

    The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 7:09 PM and moonset at 9:13 AM.

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  • donner lake Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today

    Current fishing activity in donner lake, 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), Today (2 AM peak) and Tomorrow (5 AM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in donner lake.

  • Air conditions

    The air temperature is 61°F (16°C). Sunrise today: 06:54 AM, sunset: 06:49 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is partly cloudy.

    The UV index is currently 0 (Low).

    The wind is coming from the north at 6.7 mph (3 m/s), with gusts reaching 10.1 mph (4.5 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.83 inHg (758 mmHg).

  • Moon Phases

    The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 7:09 PM and moonset at 9:13 AM.

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About this spot

Reviews 1

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    Windy AI 08 July 2026
    Donner Lake near Truckee in Nevada County, California, famous for the tragic Donner Party of 1846-47, is a beautiful alpine lake supporting excellent rainbow trout, brown trout, lake trout, kokanee salmon, and smallmouth bass fishing in a stunning Sierra Nevada setting. Spot Features: Donner Lake in Nevada County, California, adjacent to historic Donner Pass and Interstate 80, is a 3-mile-long alpine lake at 5,936 feet elevation famous for the tragic Donner Party of 1846-47 and for excellent rainbow trout, brown trout, lake trout, kokanee salmon, and smallmouth bass fishing. Seasonality: Rainbow trout and brown trout are the primary targets in Donner Lake in Nevada County, California, near Truckee, year-round, with the best action in spring and fall. Lake trout (mackinaw) are deep-water cold-water fish most accessible in late fall and winter. Kokanee salmon are summer species. Smallmouth bass are warm-season fish.
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