Fishing conditions for donner lake
06:17
19:53
Biting score
The best time for fishing is evening
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Now, August 19
4:54 AM
humidity
42%uv index
0lowcloud cover
78%visibility
24kmmoon rise
12:51AMmoon
new moon
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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 low, which leads to a weak bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Tomorrow (8 PM peak), Today (8 PM peak) and Saturday (11 PM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in donner lake.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 54°F (12°C). Sunrise today: 06:17 AM, sunset: 07:53 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is mostly cloudy.
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 12:51 PM and moonset at 10:14 PM.
About this spot
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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 low, which leads to a weak bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Tomorrow (8 PM peak), Today (8 PM peak) and Saturday (11 PM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in donner lake.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 54°F (12°C). Sunrise today: 06:17 AM, sunset: 07:53 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is mostly cloudy.
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 12:51 PM and moonset at 10:14 PM.
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About this spot
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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.
