Oroville Lake fishing
Oroville Lake
What's biting at Oroville 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 Oroville Lake -- updated continuously from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Butte C Nr Chico Ca | 275 cfs | → |
| N Yuba R Bl Goodyears Bar Ca | 453 cfs | → |
| Deer C Nr Smartville Ca | 17 cfs | → |
| Yuba R Nr Marysville Ca | 1,180 cfs | → |
| Spanish C A Quincy Ca | 42 cfs | → |
| Spanish C Ab Blackhawk C At Keddie Ca | 77 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest campgrounds, parks, boat launches, and reservoirs so a fishing run can grow into a weekend.
Campgrounds
- Loafer Creek - Lake Oroville State Rec Area
- Bidwell Canyon - Lake Oroville State Rec Area
- Feather Falls
- Limesaddle - Lake Oroville State Rec Area
- Milsap Bar
- Milsap Bar Campground
Parks
- Lake Oroville State Recreation Area
- Lassen National Forest
- Hewitt Park
- National Wild And Scenic River Feather, California
- Gary Nolan Sports Complex
- Aquatic Park
Reservoirs
Boat launches
- Butte County
- Bidwell Canyon Trail, Oroville
- Loafer Creek Road, Oroville
- Potters Ravine, Oroville
- River Bluff Drive 39, Oroville
Paddle runs
- Highway 70 Crossing To Lake Oroville
- Nelsons Crossing To Confluence With Middle Fork Feather Wsr
- Bear Gulch To Confluence With Middle Fork Feather Wsr
- Forest Road 94 To Confluence With Middle Fork Feather Wsr
- Headwaters To Bear Gulch
- Poe Dam To Highway 70 Crossing
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 Oroville Lake as a favorite, set a custom threshold (water temperature, streamflow, snowpack), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Oroville Lake
What fish species are found at Oroville Lake?
Snoflo tracks the species commonly reported at Oroville 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 Oroville Lake.
How do I get to Oroville 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 Oroville Lake.