Cool and productive!

Stampede Reservoir - Truckee, CA (Sierra County)


by Mountain Hardware & Sports
8-20-2025
(530) 587–4844
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Stampede Reservoir remains cool and productive, with surface temps in the low 60s°F. The Kokanee bite has been picking up, with fish active in 30–40 feet of water. Trout are feeding near drop-offs and rocky coves in the mornings and evenings. By mid-morning, most fish slide into deeper structure and shade lines. Overall, the bite has been good lately at Stampede.




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Mountain Hardware Reports
for Wednesday, August 20th

Truckee River: The Truckee is fishing excellent!
Little Truckee River: Low and Clear
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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
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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
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Jackson Meadows Reservoir: Fishing pressure is light
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