Butt Valley Reservoir Fishing Forecast

40.1261° N, 121.154° W

Fishing conditions for Butt Valley Reservoir

Today Tomorrow Jul 24 Jul 25 Jul 26 Jul 27
sunrise 05:53
sunset 20:29

Biting score

79%
Good biting conditions

The best time for fishing is all day long

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  • Good biting conditions

Now, July 22
11:08 AM

ClearSkyDay
27° FEELS LIKE24°
wind
3 m/s GUSTS4.5 m/s
101.5 kPa FLAT PRESSURE
humidity
32%
uv index
0low
cloud cover
0%
visibility
24km
moon rise
14:06AM
moon
moonNew
  • 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 Friday (11 PM peak), Today (8 PM peak), and Saturday (11 PM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Butt Valley Reservoir.

  • Air conditions

    The air temperature is 81°F (27°C) . Sunrise today: 05:53 AM, sunset: 08:29 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is clear.

    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 29.97 inHg (761 mmHg).

  • Moon Phases

    The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 2:06 PM and moonset at 11:49 PM.

About this spot

  • 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 Friday (11 PM peak), Today (8 PM peak), and Saturday (11 PM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Butt Valley Reservoir.

  • Air conditions

    The air temperature is 81°F (27°C) . Sunrise today: 05:53 AM, sunset: 08:29 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is clear.

    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 29.97 inHg (761 mmHg).

  • Moon Phases

    The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 2:06 PM and moonset at 11:49 PM.

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About this spot

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    Windy AI 08 July 2026
    Butt 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.
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