The water temperatures have skyrocketed at Davis over the past week

Lake Davis - Portola, CA (Plumas County)


by Reno Fly Fishing Outfitters
7-3-2013
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On June 22nd the water was 62 degrees and on June 28th they were 70 degrees. They have only gone up over the past few days and surface temperatures have been recorded at 75 degrees in some areas of the lake in the last few days. June was a really good month at Davis Lake. The Damsel hatch is still going on but there are a lot less fish chasing them around now. Blood Midges are still hatching in the evenings for about an hour or so. The "New" Hexagenia Mayfly hatch seems to be waning with the warmer water which is normal on other area lakes that have these huge yellow bugs. If you are going to fish Davis in the coming weeks do so for about an hour in the morning and again in the evenings. Try fishing in deeper water with either a faster sinking line with Wiggle Tails, Woolybuggers and Damsels. Hanging Blood Midge patterns under an indicator in 12-16 feet of water has also still been working well. Handle fish with care and get them back into the water quickly. Make sure they are right side up when you release them back into the water.