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Last Updated July 17th, 2026

Lakes Around the Truckee-Tahoe Area

Donner Lake

Donner Lake continues to provide solid summer fishing, with the lake remaining full and water temperatures holding in the mid to upper 50s. Recent stocking at China Cove has improved the bite, making it a productive area for both shore and boat anglers. Rainbow trout are being caught consistently from the west end of the lake using PowerBait, worms, and a variety of spinners. Kokanee fishing has also been steadily improving, with fish feeding aggressively despite still being on the smaller side. Anglers targeting kokanee should focus on China Cove, trolling flashers or hoochies 40 to 60 feet down. As summer recreation increases, the best fishing continues to be during the early morning and evening hours when temperatures are cooler, fish are more active, and boat traffic is at its lowest.

Boca Reservoir

Boca Reservoir continues to be one of the area's top fishing destinations, with healthy water levels and consistent action throughout the lake. Trout fishing has been productive near the dam, where shore anglers are finding success with worms, PowerBait, and spinners, while fly anglers are hooking quality fish around the Little Truckee River inlet. The kokanee bite remains one of the strongest in the region, with schools of 10 to 12-inch fish providing steady action. Anglers trolling wedding rings behind flashers while covering water are locating the most active fish. Fishing is best at Boca during the cooler morning and evening hours before recreational boat traffic picks up.

Stampede Reservoir

Stampede Reservoir continues to offer a variety of fishing opportunities as summer conditions settle in. Kokanee fishing remains consistent, with pink or orange hoochies behind dodgers producing the best results 40 to 60 feet down near the Sagehen and Little Truckee inlets. Rainbow trout anglers are finding success trolling Rapalas, while shore anglers continue to catch fish using worms, PowerBait, and spinners. The smallmouth bass bite has also improved, especially around the dam and rocky shoreline, giving anglers another productive option throughout the day. With steady trout, kokanee, and bass action, Stampede remains a great destination for anglers looking to target multiple species in one trip.

Prosser Creek Reservoir

Prosser Reservoir remains full and continues to fish well, offering anglers a good mix of trout and bass opportunities. Cutthroat trout fishing has been particularly productive near the north end of the lake, where worms, PowerBait, and salmon eggs are producing quality fish, including several larger cutthroat reported recently. Bass fishing also remains strong, with fish actively feeding around weed lines, submerged structure, and warmer pockets of water. Crawdad imitations, Senkos, and inline spinners such as Rooster Tails have all been effective choices for bass anglers. Whether targeting trout or warmwater species, Prosser continues to provide consistent summer fishing for anglers of all experience levels.

Jackson Meadows

Jackson Meadows Reservoir is fully accessible, with boat launches open and fishing continuing to improve. Shore anglers are reporting an excellent rainbow trout bite, with spinners, PowerBait, and worms all producing consistent action from a variety of locations around the lake. Anglers fishing from boats are also finding success targeting quality brown trout by trolling Rapalas and flashers through deeper water. With easy access, productive shoreline fishing, and opportunities for both rainbow and brown trout, Jackson Meadows remains a worthwhile destination for anglers looking to escape some of the heavier crowds found on other local waters.

Lake Tahoe

No fishing report is available for Lake Tahoe this week. Anglers planning to fish the lake should check current weather, wind conditions, and local reports before heading out, as conditions can change quickly during the summer months.

Pyramid Lake

Pyramid Lake is closed for the season.