Black Butte Lake Fishing Report
Based on live releases/levels and local weather.
Live Black Butte Lake fishing conditions near Orland, CA: USACE release, reservoir level, and local weather. Use the latest CFS and level trends to time your trip and pick safe access.
Black Butte Lake snapshot
Base location for black butte lake data Black Butte Lake sits near Orland, CA and is monitored by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers SPK district. Coordinates: 39.8006°, -122.3582°.
- Latest release
- 168 CFS
- Recorded 2026-06-19 08:00 UTC
- Latest lake level
- 461.06 ft
- Recorded 2026-06-19 08:00 UTC
Lower release: generally safer conditions, but watch footing and changing water levels near inflows and outflows.
Source: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers CWMS public feeds. See the Black Butte Lake water level & flow charts for 7‑day history.