LAKES FISHING REPORT
Updated July 19th, 2024
LAKES AROUND THE AREA
Donner Lake
Donner Lake is currently very busy, especially in the afternoons, with boats and recreational activities. The best time for fishing is in the early morning, as anglers are currently getting the best results. Rainbow and cutthroat trout have recently been stocked at the boat ramp, and shore anglers using powerbait and worms off the bottom are having the best luck catching fish. Anglers who are trolling for Kokanee at Donner Lake are mostly using wedding rings. Most of the lake trout have migrated deep to the 100-foot water column. As of now, Donner Lake is at 95% capacity.
Please keep in mind the following information: Boca Reservoir offers excellent shore fishing opportunities off the dam. Anglers using nightcrawlers and powerbait on carolina rigs have been successful. For trolling trout or kokanee at Boca, fish in the 60-foot water column. The majority of the kokanee are around 12 inches in size. Due to the lake being full, there is limited shore access. Similar to Donner Lake, there is also high boat traffic on the weekends and afternoons, so it's best to fish in the morning for optimal results. Currently, Boca Reservoir is at 96% capacity.
Stampede Reservoir
Currently, at Stampede Reservoir, there is a good Kokanee bite near the island at depths of 40 to 50 feet. The recommended bait colors for catching Kokanee at Stampede right now are pink and green. Additionally, the lake has been recently stocked with cutthroat, leading to a nice trout bite in the coves and near the dam. The inlet at Stampede has been slow for fishing because most of the fish have moved to deeper water. Stampede Reservoir is currently at 92% capacity.
Prosser Creek Reservoir
Prosser Creek Reservoir has recently been stocked with rainbow trout. There aren't many people fishing here at the moment, so it's a great opportunity to avoid the crowds found at other fishing spots. Anglers trolling at Prosser can find some nice cutthroat trout in 30 feet of water. For shore anglers targeting bass, it's recommended to use various baits such as Keitechs, Senkos, powerbait, or worms. The bass can be found cruising in the shallow waters at this time. Prosser Creek Reservoir is currently at 90% capacity.
Jackson Meadows Reservoir
At Jackson Meadows Reservoir, more fish have been stocked near Pass Creek, but most of the fish have gone deeper near the dam. Fishing has been slow for the most part. Jackson Meadows Reservoir is currently at 100% capacity.
Pyramid Lake
Pyramid Lake is closed for the season.
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