This week: chanterelles building (25%); matsutake possible (20%); king boletes off season (10%); candy caps off season (2%); black trumpets off season (1%); morels off season (0%).

Weather near Volcano: 0.0 in in the last 30 days, well below the normal 1.7. Another 0.9 in is forecast by Nov 6.

By mushroom

Chanterelles

25%Building

Best at 4,000 to 5,000 ft; last week 18%, next week 35%.

No soaking rain in the last 30 days. Look under coast live oak and other oaks.

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Matsutake

20%Possible

Best at 5,000 to 6,000 ft; last week 18%, next week 22%.

No soaking rain in the last 30 days. Look in sandy soil under tanoak, madrone, and pines.

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King boletes

10%Off season

Best at 3,000 to 4,000 ft; last week 7%, next week 13%.

Off season, and king boletes are rare here.

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Candy caps

2%Off season

Best at 0 to 1,000 ft; last week 1%, next week 3%.

Off season, and candy caps are rare here.

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Black trumpets

1%Off season

Best at 1,000 to 2,000 ft; last week 0%, next week 1%.

Off season, and black trumpets are rare here.

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Morels

0%Off season

Best at 0 to 1,000 ft; last week 0%, next week 1%.

Off season, and morels are rare here.

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Season questions

When is chanterelle season in Amador County?

Most often from October to November, best at 4,000 to 5,000 ft.

Nearby counties

Alpine CountyCalaveras CountyEl Dorado CountySacramento CountySan Joaquin County

More

• Wild foods in season in California (Forage Calendar)