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Last Updated July 9th, 2026

Lakes Around the Truckee-Tahoe Area

Donner Lake

Donner Lake continues to offer solid summer fishing opportunities, with the lake remaining full and water temperatures in the mid to upper 50s. Shore anglers are finding consistent success for rainbow trout along the west end of the lake using PowerBait, worms, and a variety of spinners. Kokanee fishing has also continued to improve, with fish feeding aggressively despite still being on the smaller side. Anglers targeting kokanee should focus around China Cove, trolling flashers or hoochies in 40 to 60 feet of water. As summer recreation picks up, early mornings and evenings remain the best times to fish, providing cooler conditions, more active fish, and less boat traffic.

Boca Reservoir

Boca Reservoir is fishing well, particularly during the cooler morning and evening hours before recreational boat traffic increases. Shore anglers continue to catch trout near the dam using spinners, PowerBait, and worms, while fly anglers are finding quality fish around the Little Truckee River inlet. The kokanee bite remains one of the strongest in the region, with fish averaging 10 to 12 inches and providing consistent action. Anglers trolling wedding rings behind flashers while covering water are having the most success locating active schools. With healthy water levels and improving kokanee fishing, Boca continues to be one of the area's top destinations this week.

Stampede Reservoir

Stampede Reservoir continues to produce a variety of fishing opportunities as water temperatures settle into the upper 50s. Kokanee fishing remains steady, although fish are still on the smaller side, with pink or orange hoochies behind dodgers producing the best results in 40 to 60 feet of water near the Sagehen and Little Truckee inlets. Rainbow trout anglers are finding success trolling Rapalas, while shore anglers continue to catch fish on spinners, worms, and PowerBait. The smallmouth bass bite has also picked up around the dam and rocky points, giving anglers another productive option during the summer months.

Prosser Creek Reservoir

Prosser Creek Reservoir remains full and continues to fish well, with water temperatures climbing into the upper 50s. Cutthroat trout action has been particularly productive near the north end of the lake, where anglers are catching quality fish using worms, PowerBait, and salmon eggs. Several larger cutthroat have been reported recently. Bass fishing also remains strong, with fish actively feeding around weed edges, structure, and warmer pockets of water. Crawdad imitations, Senkos, and inline spinners like Rooster Tails have all been effective choices for anglers targeting bass. Overall, Prosser continues to provide a great mix of trout and warmwater fishing opportunities.

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.