Fishing remains strong

Lake Tahoe


by Mountain Hardware & Sports
8-13-2025
(530) 587–4844
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Fishing remains strong for those targeting deep water. Surface temps are in the mid-60s°F, with Mackinaw found around 360 feet and taking jigs or trolled gear. Kokanee are biting well in South Lake around 120 feet on bright spoons and hoochies. Rainbows and browns are cruising near creek mouths, with trout fishing best at first light or late evening while trolling 30–40 feet along the west shore. In North Lake, Mackinaw are holding deep near the Cal Neva Hole at 300 feet. As with other lakes, early morning is prime time.




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Mountain Hardware Reports
for Wednesday, August 13th

Truckee River: The Truckee is in prime shape
Little Truckee River: Clear, cold, and technical
Feather River: Flows are running low
Lake Davis: The lake remains high
Frenchman Lake: Good action for shore anglers
Gold Lake: Fishing Well
Sardine Lake-Lower: Sardine is offering good action
Packer Lake: Fishing remains decent
Donner Lake: Fishing at Donner is fair
Boca Reservoir: Steady trout fishing
Stampede Reservoir: Stampede is full and cool
Prosser Reservoir: Prosser has been consistent
Jackson Meadows Reservoir: Fishing pressure is light

Mountain Hardware Reports
for Wednesday, August 6th

Truckee River: The Truckee is fishing beautifully
Little Truckee River: Full of Fishing Opportunity!
Donner Lake: Fair Fishing
Boca Reservoir: Trout fishing is still solid
Stampede Reservoir: Stampede is full and cool
Prosser Reservoir: Consistent catches
Jackson Meadows Reservoir: Jackson Meadows is a good option
Lake Tahoe: Fishing is strong