Feather River Fish Report

The Feather River has seen a lot of precipitation the past few weeks

Feather River - Oroville, CA

by Mountain Hardware & Sports
1-19-2026
(530) 587–4844
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Current Water Conditions

The Feather River has seen a lot of precipitation the past few weeks. River level is high. River regulations now are artificial barbless hooks only and zero limit.

Water Temperatures

Water clarity is good, and temperatures are holding in the high 40s.

Hatches

Hatches can be sporadic with the changes in weather. No certain hatches to report.

Effective Tactics

Anglers are finding the most success by pulling streamers and buggers through the side eddies and in the slower water of the main body of the river.

More Reports

Mountain Hardware Reports

for Friday, January 9th

Truckee River: Flows on the Truckee River right now are slightly higher than normal for the winter season
Little Truckee River: The Little Truckee is averaging about 50 CFS between Stampede and Boca
Donner Lake: Shore anglers are connecting with rainbows near the boat ramp and the west-end ramps
Boca Reservoir: The boat ramp is closed, but fishing remains decent at Boca
Stampede Reservoir: Access is limited to Stampede with the current snow levels
Prosser Reservoir: With the boat ramp closed, shore anglers are seeing the only action
Lake Tahoe: On Lake Tahoe, most boat ramps are closed
Pyramid Lake: Anglers fishing from a boat are having the most success
Feather River: Flows are still average for this time of year
Lake Davis: As weather patterns stay cold, ice fishing may be on the horizon for anglers
Frenchman Lake: No recent updates
Gold Lake: Access may be limited due to the snow and ice
: These high-country lakes can have limited access with the snowfall

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