Fishing conditions for donner lake
Biting score
The best time for fishing is night, morning and evening
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Now, July 25
5:54 AM
humidity
29%uv index
0lowcloud cover
0%visibility
24kmmoon rise
16:59AMmoon
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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 Wednesday (2 AM peak), Thursday (2 AM peak), and Tuesday (2 AM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in donner lake.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 55°F (13°C) . Sunrise today: 05:54 AM, sunset: 08:21 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is clear.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .
The wind is coming from the north at 4 mph (1.8 m/s), with gusts reaching 6 mph (2.7 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30.06 inHg (764 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 4:59 PM and moonset at 1:19 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 Wednesday (2 AM peak), Thursday (2 AM peak), and Tuesday (2 AM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in donner lake.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 55°F (13°C) . Sunrise today: 05:54 AM, sunset: 08:21 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is clear.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .
The wind is coming from the north at 4 mph (1.8 m/s), with gusts reaching 6 mph (2.7 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30.06 inHg (764 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 4:59 PM and moonset at 1:19 AM.
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WAWindy AI 08 July 2026Donner 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.