Stay updated with the latest California Freshwater regulations in the area.

<< Back to Fishing Report Main Page

Last Updated June 18th, 2026

Lakes Around the Truckee-Tahoe Area

Donner Lake

Donner Lake remains at full capacity, with water temperatures holding in the low to mid-50s. Shore anglers continue to find success targeting rainbow trout, particularly along the west end of the lake, using PowerBait, worms, and a variety of spinners. Mackinaw fishing remains productive as fish continue cruising relatively shallow depths between 40 and 70 feet, with heavy spoons producing consistent action. Kokanee fishing has also improved in recent weeks, with fish feeding aggressively despite still being on the smaller side. Anglers targeting kokanee should focus around China Cove and troll flashers or hoochies between 40 and 60 feet for the best opportunity.

Boca Reservoir

Boca Reservoir is currently full and fishing best during the early morning and evening hours before boat traffic becomes heavy. Shore anglers are finding success near the dam using spinners, PowerBait, and worms, while fly anglers continue to report quality fish around the Little Truckee River inlet. The kokanee bite remains fair, though most fish are still relatively small. Anglers targeting kokanee are having the most success trolling wedding rings behind flashers while covering water and searching for active schools.

Stampede Reservoir

Stampede Reservoir continues to provide improving fishing opportunities as water temperatures settle into the mid-50s. Kokanee fishing is steadily gaining momentum, with fish becoming increasingly aggressive and responding well to pink or orange hoochies fished behind dodgers. The most productive areas remain around the Sagehen and Little Truckee inlets, with kokanee holding in 40 to 60 feet of water. Rainbow trout anglers trolling Rapalas are finding steady action, while shore anglers are catching fish on spinners, worms, and PowerBait. Most kokanee are still averaging 8 to 10 inches but should continue growing throughout the summer.

Prosser Creek Reservoir

Prosser Reservoir remains full, with water temperatures climbing into the mid-50s as summer approaches. Trout fishing has been productive near the north end of the lake, where anglers are finding success with PowerBait and small spoons. Bass fishing is also beginning to heat up as fish move into shallower water to take advantage of warming temperatures. Anglers targeting bass should focus on weed edges, structure, and warmer pockets of water, where fish are actively feeding. Soft plastics rigged wacky style or on jig heads continue to produce the most consistent results.

Jackson Meadows

Access and boat launching are fully open at Jackson Meadows Reservoir, though boaters should be aware that watercraft decontamination is required prior to an initial launch. Shore anglers are reporting an excellent rainbow trout bite using a variety of methods, including spinners, PowerBait, and worms. Anglers fishing from boats are also finding quality brown trout while trolling Rapalas and flashers across deeper sections of the lake.

Lake Tahoe

No report this week.

Pyramid Lake

Pyramid Lake is currently full, and the boat launch remains open. Most anglers are finding the best success from float tubes, kayaks, or boats while fishing depths around 50 feet. Most fish are being caught using Pyramid-style jigs, Sierra Spoons, midges, balanced leeches, and various hookup baits. The fishing season will end here soon on June 30th.