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Black Butte Lake

Black Butte is well known as a top warm water fishery, especially for crappie, with the best seasons to fish in the spring and early summer. Water levels can drop significantly during the summer months. The lake is seven miles long with 40 miles of shoreline when full. Located near Orland
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Fish Species in Black Butte Lake:

We have 10 fish species listed for this lake, including a few bass, a handful of panfish, a rough fish, and a salmonid. Log in and join FxR+ for a full detailed list.
Black Butte Lake on FishExplorer has 6 historic conditions reports, 4 historic status updates, 3 historic water level updates, available with FxR+.
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Recent Reports

We have cataloged 13 reports for Black Butte Lake, including detailed updates, temperatures, levels, and lake status.
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02.28.17
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Conditions Report

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Black Butte Lake

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General Details

At the northern end of Sacramento and 60 miles south of Redding,off Interstate 5, this quiet park is sounded by dark volcanic buttes, and is well known for fishing, sailing, water skiing and camping. ... Log in for additional details...

Regs/Info

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Camping

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Boating

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Directions, Fees, Misc

Managing Agency

US Army Corps of Engineers
1325 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 557-7490
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Directions

Courtesy of USACE:

From Orland, follow Newville Road west 8 miles to Black Butte Lake.

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Black Butte Lake Stocking Data

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Weather, Sun & Moon

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Top Reporters

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72/28/2017 Flyrodn
49/28/2012 BeastModeVet
24/22/2012 DJL1
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