Black Butte Lake fishing
Black Butte Lake
What's biting at Black Butte Lake
Species commonly reported here -- tap any card for techniques, target seasons, and other waters where it's been caught.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Black Butte Lake -- updated continuously from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Elder C Nr Paskenta Ca | 27 cfs | → |
| Mill C Nr Los Molinos Ca | 240 cfs | → |
| Deer C Nr Vina Ca | 209 cfs | → |
| Butte C Nr Chico Ca | 267 cfs | → |
| Sacramento R Ab Bend Bridge Nr Red Bluff Ca | 11,600 cfs | → |
| Cottonwood C Nr Cottonwood Ca | 231 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest campgrounds, parks, boat launches, and reservoirs so a fishing run can grow into a weekend.
Campgrounds
- Orland Buttes - Black Butte Lake
- Buckhorn - Black Butte Lake
- Grimy Gulch - Stony Gorge Reservoir - Usbr
- Woodson Bridge State Rec Area
Parks
- Black Butte Lake
- Spence Park
- Vinsonhaler Park
- Simpson Finnell Community Park
- Apodaca Park
- Woodson Park
Reservoirs
Boat launches
- Sycamore Campground Boat Launch
- Red Bluff Recreation Area, Red Bluff
- Main Street 98, Red Bluff
- Biggs-Willows Road 1947, Princeton
- Jelly's Ferry
- Monument Hill Road, Oroville
Paddle runs
- Road 24n01 Crossing At The "Slab" To Nf Boundary
- Private Land In Sec 1, T21n, R9w To Confluence Of Cold Creek And Black Butte River
- South Fork Cottonwood Creek
- Headwaters In Sec 28, T18n, R8w To One-Third Mile Beyond Snow Mt. Wilderness Boundary At Private Property Boundary Near Paradise Creek
- Deer Creek
Angling safety & ethics
- Know the regulations
- Check local fishing rules, seasons, size limits, and license requirements to ensure legal and sustainable angling.
- Handle fish responsibly
- Use wet hands, minimize air exposure, and release fish gently to improve survival rates when practicing catch-and-release.
- Choose the right gear
- Match your rod, line, and tackle to the species and conditions to increase success and reduce unnecessary harm to fish.
- Respect the waterway
- Avoid disturbing habitat, prevent bank erosion, and keep a safe distance from spawning areas to protect ecosystems.
- Keep it clean
- Pack out all line, hooks, bait containers, and trash. Discarded gear can injure wildlife and degrade waterways.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Black Butte Lake as a favorite, set a custom threshold (water temperature, streamflow, snowpack), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Black Butte Lake
What fish species are found at Black Butte Lake?
Snoflo tracks the species commonly reported at Black Butte Lake -- see the Fish Species panel above for the live list with images and links to per-species pages.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data comes live from USGS streamgauges, also refreshed continuously.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this area, set a threshold (water temperature, streamflow, snowpack), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Do I need a fishing license?
Yes. Check your state agency's regulations for license requirements, seasons, size limits, and any waterbody-specific rules before fishing Black Butte Lake.
How do I get to Black Butte Lake?
Tap Open in map in the hero above to center the Snoflo interactive map on this area, or grab the coordinates from the location facts panel.
Other angling spots near here
Snoflo-tracked fishing areas within driving distance of Black Butte Lake.