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
5-19-2024 Lake Davis Fishing Report
I fished on Friday Saturday and Sunday. Friday... more »
Ed Dillard
5-5-2024 First trip of the year on the lake
I took the boat out on Friday on... more »
Ed Dillard
4-21-2024 Lake Davis Fishing Report
I fished on Saturday 4/20/2024 caught 4 trout... more »
Ed Dillard
4-18-2024 Davis Reservoir holds a solid number of Eagle Lake Rainbow Trout
Davis Reservoir holds a solid number of Eagle... more »
Reno Fly Shop
4-7-2024 Lake Davis Fishing Report
Fished for a bit at Lake Davis on... more »
Ed Dillard

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