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Last Updated December 4th, 2025

Lakes Around the Truckee-Tahoe Area

Donner Lake

At Donner Lake, shore anglers are connecting with rainbows near the boat ramp and the west-end ramps using PowerBait in 20 feet of water. Anglers trolling for Mackinaw are using lyman lures and mag lips in 130 feet of water. Donner Lake is roughly 70% in capacity.

Boca Reservoir

The boat ramp is closed, but fishing remains good at Boca in early December. Surface temps are in the low 50s, and trout are active near the inlet and east shore of the reservoir. Shore anglers should use powerbait and worms on a carolina rig for best results. The reservoir is sitting at roughly 45% capacity.

Stampede Reservoir

Boat ramp is closed, no report for the fishing at this reservoir.

Prosser Creek Reservoir

At Prosser Creek Reservoir, with the boat ramp closed, shore anglers are seeing the best action. Shore anglers are finding success near the dam using lures, powerbait, spoons, or rapalas. While not known for big fish, Prosser continues to offer great action for this time of year, especially compared to some of the other reservoirs.

Jackson Meadows

At Jackson Meadows, the pass creek gate and boat ramp are now closed, limiting access to those willing to make the trek in. Anglers fishing near the dam may find success with worms, PowerBait, and small spoons.

Lake Tahoe

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

Pyramid Lake

Without inclement weather in the area, shore fishing is slow at Pyramid Lake. Anglers fishing from a boat are having the best success currently.