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Ponderosa Reservoir Fishing Report

Forbestown, CA

Lake conditions

Ponderosa Reservoir — 2026-11-12

Conditions overview

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

Season
Fall
Moon
10% illuminated, waxingWaxing Crescent
Est. surface temp
72.7°F
Pressure
—Unknown

Est. water temp

72.7°F

v1 estimate from air temperature — not a sensor reading

Air vs. last week

2°F warmer

55°F now vs 53°F this time last week

Measured air temperature at the nearest weather station — not water

Sun & moon

Sunrise
6:46 AM
Sunset
4:52 PM
Moonrise
10:15 AM
Moonset
7:09 PM
Sky, wind & pressuremidday · 12 PM
Cloud cover
1%
Precip chance
1%
Wind
5 mph S
Pressure
— Unknown

Today's solunar periods

  • Major: 1:16 AM–3:16 AM
  • Minor: 9:45 AM–10:45 AM
  • Major: 1:41 PM–3:41 PM
  • Minor: 6:39 PM–7:39 PM

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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.

39.549329, -121.292491

Est. water temp

72.7°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

Ponderosa Reservoir · 39.5493, -121.2925

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FAQ

Common questions

What fish are in Ponderosa Reservoir?

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

When's the best time to fish Ponderosa Reservoir?

No species are modeled for Ponderosa 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 Ponderosa Reservoir to see the best window for current conditions.

Where is Ponderosa Reservoir?

Ponderosa Reservoir is near Forbestown, CA, at 39.5493, -121.2925.

Plan your trip to Ponderosa Reservoir

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