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Last Updated March 25th, 2026

Lakes Around the Truckee-Tahoe Area

Donner Lake

The boat launch is open, and shore fishing has been quite productive. Most of the action is taking place along the north end of the lake near the boat launch. Anglers finding success are primarily using inflated nightcrawlers or PowerBait fished off the bottom.

For those trolling, the focus has been on Mackinaw (lake trout), with larger plugs and spoons producing the best results. With ongoing snowmelt filling the lake, many of these fish are holding higher in the water column—often within the top 20 feet. Donner Lake is roughly 70% capacity.

Boca Reservoir

The boat launch at Boca is still closed, and launching from shore is not recommended due to muddy conditions and the risk of getting stuck. Shore fishing has been fair, with most success coming from anglers using PowerBait or worms.

As water levels continue to rise and clarity improves, fishing conditions are expected to get significantly better in the coming weeks.

Stampede Reservoir

The boat launch is not fully thawed out yet, but it should be accessible soon. Shore fishing is starting to pick up, with reports of some quality-sized rainbow trout being caught along the south shore.

Fishing PowerBait off the bottom remains the most popular and effective method. Kastmaster spoons are also a great option, allowing anglers to cover more water efficiently while walking the shoreline.

Prosser Creek Reservoir

Prosser has been filling faster than the other local reservoirs and is already showing signs of warmer water temperatures. The smallmouth bass bite has kicked off earlier than usual this year.

Bass are primarily holding near the dam and along rocky points. The most effective approach has been to fish crawdad-pattern lures slowly, as crawfish are a primary food source for smallmouth in this fishery.

Jackson Meadows

Access to Jackson Meadows Reservoir is difficult with the snow levels.

Lake Tahoe

On Lake Tahoe, most boat ramps are closed. Not much to report this week. If inclement weather approaches, fishing can be good on big blue.

Pyramid Lake

With the stocking levels decreasing this year, fishing has been slow at Pyramid Lake. Anglers fishing from a boat are having the most success, but still not a lot of action at this time.