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
6-10-2024Rainbow TroutCDFW 
5-28-2024Rainbow TroutCDFW 
10-23-2023Rainbow TroutCDFW 
8-21-2023Rainbow TroutCDFW 
6-12-2023Rainbow TroutCDFW 


Latest Fish Reports

Date Report Author
7-11-2024 Another great day of fishing on Lake Davis
Another great day of fishing on Lake Davis.... more »
Ed Dillard
6-20-2024 Lake Davis water levels are full
Lake Davis water levels are full. The dock... more »
Mountain Hardware & Sports
6-2-2024 Still catching some nice fish with some planters mixed in
I fished at Lake Davis the last few... more »
Ed Dillard
5-27-2024 Lake Davis Fishing Report
I hope everyone had a great weekend, I... more »
Ed Dillard
5-19-2024 Lake Davis Fishing Report
I fished on Friday Saturday and Sunday. Friday... more »
Ed Dillard

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