FEATHER RIVER

Water Conditions

The Feather River's water flow has slowed down a bit, and the temperatures are in the high 60s. Despite this, the river remains great for fishing.

Tips for the Week

Anglers fly fishing the Feather River can try a variety of techniques with flies or lures. For anglers fly fishing, nymphs or dries both work right now, but nymphs are producing the most bites. Anglers dry fly fishing can try using a variety of fly choices, see them below. Some other techniques to try are bouncing crawlers through rapids into pools with little or no weight, or using panther martins.

Suggested Flies, Lures, and Bait

Fly fishing enthusiasts are finding success with nymphs or dries. For nymphs - use pt nymphs, copper johns, or hares ear. For dries - use parachute adams, blue-winged olives, yellow humpys, or little sallies. If you prefer lures, try using panther martins and rooster tails in yellow/red or black/red.

LAKES AROUND THE AREA

Lake Davis

All boat ramps are open at Lake Davis. With warming weather, fish are moving to the deeper parts of the lake. Fishing the main channel to the dam area are currently the best spots. Anglers should try using flashers and a crawler, or troll with a fly. Bass anglers fishing the weed beds by eagle point or camp five doing well. For bass fishing, toss worms or using buzz baits are doing well.

Gold Lake

The boat dock is in the water. Fishing is fair to slow. Trolling through the trench in 45 to 60 ft of water is producing some bites from macs and bigger browns. Anglers trolling for trout can have success back by 4x4 campground and in front of beach resort down 10 - 15ft. Shore fishing off the point by the dock is doing okay with inflated crawlers or orange power bait.

Salmon Lake

Recently stocked first week of august. Fishing by the back outlet is the best area.

Stay updated with the latest California Freshwater regulations in the area.