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Last Updated January 9th, 2026

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 120 feet of water. Donner Lake is roughly 65% in capacity.

Boca Reservoir

The boat ramp is closed, but fishing remains decent at Boca. Surface temps are in the mid 40s. Trout are active near the inlet and east shore of the reservoir. Shore anglers should use powerbait and worms for best results. The reservoir is sitting at roughly 40% capacity.

Stampede Reservoir

Access is limited to Stampede with the current snow levels.

Prosser Creek Reservoir

At Prosser Creek Reservoir, with the boat ramp closed, shore anglers are seeing the only action. Shore anglers are finding success near the dam using lures, powerbait, spoons, or rapalas.

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.