Updated November 25th, 2020

DONNER LAKE

Donner Lake is fishing okay for those who know where the Mackinaw Trout are located. Besides the Mackinaw, there aren’t many other species of fish biting at Donner Lake right now.  The macks are biting around 80-90 feet of water. Anglers are jigging or trolling with quikfish, cut plugs, and big sierra spoons. Donner Lake is currently at 65% capacity.

BOCA RESERVOIR

Boca Reservoir is really low in capacity. There is no longer any boat access and conditions are muddy. Shore anglers can fish off the dam, but everywhere else is pretty much no longer fishable. Boca is currently at 15% capacity.

STAMPEDE RESERVOIR 

Stamped boat ramp is open, but there are no docks or bumpers. Stampede Reservoir is fishing well near the dam for rainbows, cutthroat, and some bass.The trout are fishing around 20-30 feet of water. Shore anglers should try using black and green rooster tails, cripplures, or crawdad patterns. Stampede Reservoir is currently at 49% capacity.

PROSSER CREEK RESERVOIR

The water level at Prosser Creek Reservoir is low. There is no longer any boat access here. Shore anglers are fishing okay for cutthroat off the dam. Prosser Creek Reservoir is currently at 33% capacity.

JACKSON MEADOWS RESERVOIR

Access is tough because of the snow levels on the road. If you can make it there, troll with a flasher and a worm or a rapala. Shore access is also limited, but anglers are using nightcrawlers, powerbait, spoons, and spinners.

PYRAMID LAKE

Pyramid Lake is now open. Permits are only available online or at the kiosks at the ranger station. They are $24 per day. The best fishing currently is Popcorn Rock, Cattleguard, Pelican Point, Warrior Point and other areas on the west side of the Lake. Anglers are using a bobber with chironomids and beetles. Fish a purple or black pyramid beetle on bottom and a chironomid on top. The fish are cruising the shoreline so you don’t need a boat to get a big catch. Fishing on the rougher days is better than the clear days at Pyramid Lake. Please be mindful of COVID 19 restrictions if you are fishing or camping here.