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Last Updated January 19th, 2026

Feather River Fishing Report

Current Water Conditions

The Feather River has seen a lot of precipitation the past few weeks. River level is high. River regulations now are artificial barbless hooks only and zero limit.

Water Temperatures

Water clarity is good, and temperatures are holding in the high 40s.

Hatches

Hatches can be sporadic with the changes in weather. No certain hatches to report.

Effective Tactics

Anglers are finding the most success by pulling streamers and buggers through the side eddies and in the slower water of the main body of the river.

Fly Box & Lures Must-Haves

Lakes Around the Area

Lake Davis

At Lake Davis, there is snow around the shoreline and ice is starting to form at the edges. It's still not safe yet to ice fish from. The west side of the lake is accessible, but currently fishing is difficult from shore. Warm temperatures could open up the shoreline to better fishing conditions.

Frenchman Lake

At Frenchman Lake, expect similar conditions to Lake Davis. Shoreline is mostly packed in with snow right now, but if conditions warm, shore fishing can be fruitful.

Gold Lake

Gold Lake Road is closed 5 miles up the road at the staging area. All access here is by snowmobile only.

Sardine Lake, Packer Lake, & Salmon Lake

These high-country lakes have limited access with the snow. Conditions may vary. Most of them are accessible only by snowmobile at this time.