Diversion Pool Update

Diversion Pool - Oroville, CA (Butte County)


by Craig Bentley
12-8-2015
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The fishing has been slow with only a few locals trying for trout when flows are up. Releases from Oroville Dam have been between 1000 cfs and 2800 cfs in the late afternoons. Trout and salmon may be active during the releases of water from the lake and occasionally some nice fish have been caught and released. Try casting and retrieving minnow imitations: soft plastics, stick baits, or spoons, or fish bait for the trout or salmon. Fishing is usually better when flows are up. Please note that DWR advises that flows can increase without notice and flows are subject to change throughout the day. No wading, swimming or floatation devices are allowed on this water above the buoy line that spans the pool, 100 yards below the spillway.




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12-8-2015
Lake surface elevation is dropping about four inches a day and is now at 649 feet. The surface temperature has cooled to 57 degrees. The water is mostly clear up in the river arms, main body and coves with mudlines showing near points when the wind blows. Bidwell Canyon launch is now closed until the lake comes up to 655 feet. The auxiliary ramp at the spillway is now the only launch ramp open. Four wheel drive vehicles are now...... Read More

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