Lake Davis is located in the central region of
Beckworth Ranger District, about seven miles
north of the town of Portola, in the Plumas
National Forest. The inviting coves throughout
the lake’s entire 28-miles of
shoreline provide awesome sights. The shoreline
consists of a diversity of private inlets with
sandy beaches to relax upon.
Lake Davis Recreation Area is popular for an
assortment of recreational opportunities,
including swimming, fishing, boating,
birding and wildlife viewing. The
surrounding scenic forests provide a
picturesque place to paddle. This often
deserted large lake offers an exceptional
paddling experience in a peaceful atmosphere
for all skill levels of paddlers. Its four
boat launch locations allow you to paddle
the lake sections at a time.
Visitors can also spend time birding,
watching for a variety of geese and ducks
that migrate through the area. Wildlife
viewing is also available, as foxes and
bobcats call the area home.
Lake Davis is one of California’s top
rainbow trout fishing destinations. The lake
is loaded with a healthy population of
large-size rainbow and brown trout in the 14
to 20 inch class. There are also a fair
number of bass and catfish. The
nutrient-rich waters
supply an abundance of insect life, which is
ideal for g
rowing big fish.With its beautiful location, Lake Davis
is ideal for outdoor activities such as
canoeing, kayaking, and paddle boarding.
