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Paynes Creek Fishing Report

Dales, CA

Lake conditions

Paynes Creek — 2026-11-07

Conditions overview

Today's conditions at this lake, computed from live weather and the moon.

Season
Fall
Moon
3% illuminated, waningNew Moon
Est. surface temp
67.9°F
Pressure
30.11 inHgStable

Est. water temp

67.9°F

v1 estimate from air temperature — not a sensor reading

Air vs. last week

9°F cooler

40°F now vs 49°F this time last week

Measured air temperature at the nearest weather station — not water

Sun & moon

Sunrise
6:45 AM
Sunset
4:58 PM
Moonrise
5:15 AM
Moonset
3:50 PM
Sky, wind & pressuremidday · 12 PM
Cloud cover
9%
Precip chance
0%
Wind
3 mph SW
Pressure
30.11 inHg Stable

Today's solunar periods

  • Minor: 4:45 AM–5:45 AM
  • Major: 9:37 AM–11:37 AM
  • Minor: 3:20 PM–4:20 PM
  • Major: 10:00 PM–12:00 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.

40.301771, -122.100670

Est. water temp

67.9°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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Location

Paynes Creek · 40.3018, -122.1007

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FAQ

Common questions

What fish are in Paynes Creek?

No fish species have been recorded for Paynes Creek yet. Check the live conditions to plan a trip on the surrounding water.

When's the best time to fish Paynes Creek?

No species are modeled for Paynes Creek 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 Paynes Creek to see the best window for current conditions.

Where is Paynes Creek?

Paynes Creek is near Dales, CA, at 40.3018, -122.1007.

Plan your trip to Paynes Creek

Get the hour-by-hour bite forecast and the best times to fish Paynes Creek, scored against live National Weather Service weather for this exact spot — showing what every input contributed and how well the evidence supports it.