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
5-30-2023Rainbow TroutCDFW 
6-13-2022Rainbow TroutCDFW 
5-30-2022Rainbow TroutCDFW 
10-31-2021Rainbow TroutCDFW 
10-11-2021Brown TroutCDFW 


Latest Fish Reports

Date Report Author
5-8-2023 Still plenty of snow at honker cove boat ramp
Still plenty of snow at honker cove boat... more »
Ed Dillard
5-5-2023 Lake Davis has just begun to thaw out after a long winter
Lake Davis has just begun to thaw out... more »
Reno Fly Shop
2-19-2023 Maybe Ice Derby Results
What a great day yesterday. Thank you everyone... more »
J&J's Grizzly Store Staff
2-15-2023 Lake Davis Ice Update
We just had the EPRFPD Volunteer Fire Department... more »
J&J's Grizzly Store Staff
1-15-2023 Lake Davis Annual Maybe Ice Derby
Time for the MAYBE ICE DERBY February 18, 2023 ... more »
J&J's Grizzly Store Staff

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