Black Butte Lake
Reservoir in California · 3,310 acres · near Orland
Black Butte Lake has 3 boat ramps listed as public.
Past algal blooms
Harmful algal blooms reported on this water (state reports compiled by U.S. EPA): 2019.
state reports compiled by U.S. EPA · checked October 18, 2026
Lake level
Today's level loads here; without it, see the agency's page below.
Level from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Corps Water Management System (Black Butte Lake), about hourly; the agency's page. Levels change; check conditions at the ramp before you launch.
Launches
- Black Butte Lake (Buckhorn Boat Ramp) · Boat ramp · near Orland
- Black Butte Lake (Eagle Pass Ramp) · Boat ramp · near Orland
- Orland Buttes Recreation Area Boat Ramp · Boat ramp · near Orland Closed
Community
Where people who fish, boat and paddle Black Butte Lake talk about it. Lake associations, clubs and local groups will be added as we find them.
Wikidata: Q4920462