Fishing Report
Lava Cap Reservoir Fishing Report
Nevada City, CA
Lake conditions
Lava Cap Reservoir — 2026-11-08
Conditions overviewToday's conditions at this lake, computed from live weather and the moon.
- Season
- Fall
- Moon
- 1% illuminated, waningNew Moon
- Est. surface temp
- 63.8°F
- Pressure
- 30.16 inHgStable
Est. water temp
63.8°F
v1 estimate from air temperature — not a sensor reading
Air vs. last week
16°F warmer
57°F now vs 41°F this time last week
Measured air temperature at the nearest weather station — not water
Sun & moon
- Sunrise
- 6:39 AM
- Sunset
- 4:55 PM
- Moonrise
- 6:14 AM
- Moonset
- 4:16 PM
Sky, wind & pressuremidday · 12 PM
- Cloud cover
- 42%
- Precip chance
- 0%
- Wind
- 1 mph SSW
- Pressure
- 30.16 inHg Stable
Today's solunar periods
- Minor: 5:44 AM–6:44 AM
- Major: 10:19 AM–12:19 PM
- Minor: 3:46 PM–4:46 PM
- Major: 10:43 PM–12:43 AM
No bite score appears for this lake because no fish species is on record for it yet.
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Modeled from National Weather Service data, plus solunar and sun/moon times computed in-house. This is a computed report, not an eyewitness catch report.
39.237543, -120.972250
Est. water temp
63.8°F
v1 estimate from air temperature — not a sensor reading
Species on record
No species on record yet for this lake.
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Lava Cap Reservoir · 39.2375, -120.9722
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FAQ
Common questions
What fish are in Lava Cap Reservoir?
No fish species have been recorded for Lava Cap Reservoir yet. Check the live conditions to plan a trip on the surrounding water.
When's the best time to fish Lava Cap Reservoir?
No species are modeled for Lava Cap Reservoir yet, so there's no species-specific feeding window to name. The score still gives the light window 30% of its total, an input Bitespan grades "Well supported". Check today's bite forecast for Lava Cap Reservoir to see the best window for current conditions.
Where is Lava Cap Reservoir?
Lava Cap Reservoir is near Nevada City, CA, at 39.2375, -120.9722.
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