Butt Valley Reservoir Fishing Forecast

40.1261° N, 121.154° W

Fishing conditions for Butt Valley Reservoir

Today Tomorrow Jul 20 Jul 21 Jul 22 Jul 23
sunrise 05:50
sunset 20:31

Biting score

32%
OK biting conditions

Not the best day for fishing

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Now, July 18
6:43 PM

ClearSkyNight
20° FEELS LIKE17°
wind
1.9 m/s GUSTS2.85 m/s
101.5 kPa FLAT PRESSURE
humidity
36%
uv index
0low
cloud cover
0%
visibility
24km
moon rise
10:51AM
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 low, which leads to a weak bite score.

    Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Tuesday (8 PM peak), Monday (8 PM peak), and Wednesday (8 PM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Butt Valley Reservoir.

  • Air conditions

    The air temperature is 68°F (20°C) . Sunrise today: 05:50 AM, sunset: 08:31 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is clear.

    The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .

    The wind is coming from the north at 4.3 mph (1.9 m/s), with gusts reaching 6.4 mph (2.85 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.97 inHg (761 mmHg).

  • Moon Phases

    The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 10:51 AM and moonset at 10:42 PM.

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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 low, which leads to a weak bite score.

    Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Tuesday (8 PM peak), Monday (8 PM peak), and Wednesday (8 PM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Butt Valley Reservoir.

  • Air conditions

    The air temperature is 68°F (20°C) . Sunrise today: 05:50 AM, sunset: 08:31 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is clear.

    The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .

    The wind is coming from the north at 4.3 mph (1.9 m/s), with gusts reaching 6.4 mph (2.85 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.97 inHg (761 mmHg).

  • Moon Phases

    The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 10:51 AM and moonset at 10:42 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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