Diversion Pool Update

Diversion Pool - Oroville, CA (Butte County)


by Craig Bentley
1-13-2016
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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 up to 1850. 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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1-13-2016
The Lake surface elevation continues to rise and is now at 673 feet. The surface temperature is now 50 degrees. The water is muddy green up in the river arms, main body and coves with mud staining the water during downpours and near points when the wind blows on fair days. Bidwell Canyon launch ramp has been closed for completion of the construction of the launch ramp extension. The auxiliary ramp at the spillway is open. Four wheel drive vehicles...... Read More

Golden State Guide Service Reports
for Wednesday, December 16th, 2015
Lake Oroville: Lake Oroville Update
Diversion Pool: Diversion Pool Update
Thermalito Forebay: Thermalito Forebay Update
Thermalito Afterbay: Thermalito Afterbay Update
Feather River: Feather River Update