This week: chanterelles fruiting (54%); matsutake possible (26%); king boletes off season (11%); morels off season (1%); black trumpets off season (1%); candy caps off season (1%).

Weather near Foresthill: 0.0 in in the last 30 days, well below the normal 2.4. Another 2.1 in is forecast by Nov 6.

By mushroom

Chanterelles

54%Fruiting

Best at 4,000 to 5,000 ft; last week 45%, next week 57%.

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

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Matsutake

26%Possible

Best at 5,000 to 6,000 ft; last week 23%, next week 28%.

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

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King boletes

11%Off season

Best at 2,000 to 3,000 ft; last week 9%, next week 14%.

Off season, and king boletes are rare here.

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Morels

1%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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Black trumpets

1%Off season

Best at 2,000 to 3,000 ft; last week 1%, next week 2%.

Off season, and black trumpets are rare here.

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Candy caps

1%Off season

Best at 3,000 to 4,000 ft; last week 1%, next week 3%.

Off season, and candy caps are rare here.

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Parks and forests

American River HeadwatersAuburn State Recreation AreaBureau of Land ManagementBurton Creek State ParkCalifornia Tahoe ConservancyCalifornia Tahoe Conservancy EasementDonner Memorial State ParkFolsom Lake State Recreation AreaGranite Chief WildernessHarvego Bear River PreserveNorth Fork American Wild and Scenic RiverRoyal Gorge

Season questions

When is chanterelle season in Placer County?

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

Nearby counties

El Dorado CountyNevada CountySacramento CountySutter CountyYuba County

More

• Wild foods in season in California (Forage Calendar)