Truckee Area Lakes Donner Mackinaw and Rainbows Are Hitting
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TRUCKEE - Donner Lake: Fishing remains solid. Mackinaw are hanging deeper—50 to 150 feet—and responding well to larger plugs and slow-trolled spoons. Shore anglers are connecting with rainbows near China Cove and the west-end ramps using worms, PowerBait, and spinners. Early and late in the day remain best before boat traffic picks up.
Boca Reservoir: Fishing remains good, though the boat ramp is now closed. Surface temps are in the 50s, and trout are active near the dam and west-end creek. Kokanee have fully colored and are no longer biting. The reservoir is sitting at roughly 60% capacity.
Stampede Reservoir: Trout fishing has been steady. Rainbows and browns are being caught along the north shore during early and late hours with worms, lures, and PowerBait. Trollers are finding suspended fish 40–60 feet down on spoons or Rapalas. Cooler mornings are bringing trout shallower, making early hours most productive.
Prosser Creek Reservoir: The reservoir is providing a fun mix of bass and trout. With the boat ramp closed, shore anglers are seeing the best action. The lake is around 60% full with surface temps in the 50s. Bass are holding in coves at about 10 feet, taking plastics, jigs, and crankbaits. Trout anglers near the dam are getting bites with worms, eggs, and PowerBait. While not known for big fish, Prosser continues to offer steady action.
Jackson Meadows: The pass creek gate and boat ramp are now closed, limiting access to those willing to make the trek in. Trout anglers fishing near the dam are still finding success with worms, PowerBait, and small spoons.














