Fishing remains strong

Lake Tahoe


by Mountain Hardware & Sports
8-20-2025
(530) 587–4844
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Fishing remains strong across Lake Tahoe for those targeting the right areas and getting out early. Surface temps are in the mid-60s°F. Lake trout are holding around 80–140 feet near the Cal Neva Hole and in South Lake, biting on jigged minnows and trolled plugs. Trolling plugs seems to be producing the larger fish. Kokanee are biting well near the Baldwin Beach area around 70 feet on leadcore wire, averaging 13–20 inches. Anglers targeting trout are finding big browns cruising in the 100-foot water column, taking Rapalas. Mornings remain the best time before boat traffic and sun slow the bite.




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Mountain Hardware Reports
for Wednesday, August 20th

Truckee River: The Truckee is fishing excellent!
Little Truckee River: Low and Clear
Donner Lake: Fishing has improved!
Boca Reservoir: Continues to fish steadily
Stampede Reservoir: Cool and productive!
Prosser Reservoir: Consistent Fishing
Jackson Meadows Reservoir: Fishing pressure is light

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
Lake Tahoe: Fishing remains strong