Updated September 23rd, 2020

DONNER LAKE

The boat traffic has calmed down, so fishing is improving! Trolling or igging for macks is still popular here. Macks are being caught in the shallower waters now because of the cooler water temperatures. Anglers focusing on Kokanee could try fishing with flashers and pink hoochies, but Kokanee fishing season is slowing down here. Shore anglers fishing for rainbow trout should fish with powerbait and worms. Donner Lake is currently at 80% capacity.

BOCA RESERVOIR

During the afternoons, boat traffic is still somewhat busy at Boca Reservoir. Boca is fishing well for trout right now. It’s currently been the most consistent spot in the area. Trout are being caught off the dam and the east shore of the reservoir. Anglers looking for Kokanee should look elsewhere besides Boca. The Kokanee season is mostly done here. 

STAMPEDE RESERVOIR

The bass at Stampede Reservoir are fattening up for the colder months ahead. They are biting well off the shoreline or near the dam. Cutthroats are also biting well. The cutthroat stocking program is really starting to pay off. If anglers are looking for Kokanee, they won’t find much luck here. Shore anglers should try using black and green rooster tails, cripplures, or crawdad patterns. Anybody trolling should try using rapalas, humdingers, needle fish, or speedy shiners. 

PROSSER CREEK RESERVOIR

The inlet to Prosser Creek Reservoir has been a popular spot for cutthroat. Bass fishing is doing well by the dam still. Salmon eggs are currently  working better than worms or powerbait. Anglers should also try using kastmasters and various spoons from shore. 

JACKSON MEADOWS RESERVOIR

If anglers are looking for big brown trout, then head to Jackson Meadows Reservoir. The fishing here is quality over quantity. Trout are about to be in spawning season, so they will be looking for a good meal. Anglers should troll for brown trout around the dam or north end of the reservoir. 

PYRAMID LAKE

Closed for the season due to COVID-19.