Lake Tahoe Fish Report for 5-27-2025
Lake Tahoe is shaping up nicely for anglers
Lake Tahoe

by Mountain Hardware & Sports
5-27-2025
(530) 587–4844
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Lake Tahoe is shaping up nicely for anglers this week, with clear skies, calm mornings, and surface temperatures ranging from 53–56°F. Midges and small mayflies are hatching along the shoreline, especially early in the day. Trolling with lead core or downriggers at 30–60 feet is producing solid results for lake trout, with most macks in the 3–6 lb range and the occasional double-digit catch. Kokanee are starting to show in small numbers. Shore anglers are finding success near Cave Rock and Sand Harbor using nightcrawlers and PowerBait. Rainbows are active early around drop-offs. The bite tends to slow by late morning, so it’s best to hit the water early. Watch for shifting winds and weather midweek that could affect conditions.
More Reports
Mountain Hardware Reports
for Tuesday, May 27th
Donner Lake: Lake trout remain the main target
Boca Reservoir: Trolling for kokanee and rainbows has improved
Stampede Reservoir: Kokanee action continues to strengthen
Prosser Reservoir: Water levels have risen and bass are pushing into shallows
Jackson Meadows Reservoir: Access remains limited at Jackson Meadows
Mountain Hardware Reports
for Tuesday, May 13th
Donner Lake: At Donner Lake, Mackinaw fishing remains strong
Boca Reservoir: At Boca Reservoir, water levels continue to rise with the winter water shuffle
Stampede Reservoir: Kokanee action is getting better daily at Stampede Reservoir
Prosser Reservoir: Trout action has slowed since the spawn, but some fish are still being taken
Jackson Meadows Reservoir: Once accessible, anglers can expect red-hot early-season fishing for rainbows feeding aggressively post-winter
Lake Tahoe: Lake Tahoe's spring bite is on fire!
Pyramid Lake: At Pyramid Lake, fishing continues to improve post-spawn
Truckee River: Flows are fluctuating with mild to medium runoff from high-elevation snowpack
Little Truckee River: Solid reports of wild browns and rainbows

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