Lake Davis - Portola, CA

Lake Information

Lake Davis located near the historic railroad town of Portola in Plumas County. This small mountain town is about 50 miles from Reno and an hour north of Truckee. The reservoir is situated in Plumas National Forest. Several campgrounds and day use areas surround the lake and boat ramps are available.
Fish Species: Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Largemouth Bass, Brown Bullhead



Latest Photos

Photo Credit: J&J Grizzly Store
2-19-2023
Photo Credit: J&J Grizzly Store
2-19-2023
Photo Credit: J&J Grizzly Store
2-19-2023
Photo Credit: J&J Grizzly Store
2-19-2023

Lake Davis Whoppers

Species Weight Date Report
Rainbow Trout 4 lbs. 7 oz. 10-22-2018 View Report
Rainbow Trout 4 lbs. 6-14-2017 View Report
Rainbow Trout 2 lbs. 13 oz. 2-19-2023 View Report

Latest Fish Plants

Plant DateSpeciesSourceTotal Pounds
10-23-2023Rainbow TroutCDFW 
8-21-2023Rainbow TroutCDFW 
6-12-2023Rainbow TroutCDFW 
5-30-2023Rainbow TroutCDFW 
6-13-2022Rainbow TroutCDFW 


Latest Fish Reports

Date Report Author
2-18-2024 Great Derby This Year
Great Derby yesterday. Congratulations to 1st Seth Greenwood 3lb... more »
J&J's Grizzly Store Staff
1-13-2024 Get ready. Maybe Ice Derby is just around the corner
MAYBE ICE DERBY February 17, 2024 ... more »
J&J's Grizzly Store Staff
12-27-2023 Lake Davis Conditions Report
Drove the East side of the lake around... more »
J&J's Grizzly Store Staff
12-13-2023 Lake Update
 As of 3pm today, the lake is 80%... more »
J&J's Grizzly Store Staff
11-4-2023 Fishing update:
We have campers in that have been fly... more »
J&J's Grizzly Store Staff

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