Lake Tahoe Fish Report for 9-18-2025
Lake Tahoe is steady for kokanee, mackinaw, and trout
Lake Tahoe

by Mountain Hardware & Sports
9-18-2025
(530) 587–4844
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Lake Tahoe is steady for kokanee, mackinaw, and trout. Surface temps are mid-60s, and kokanee are stacking on the west shore between DL Bliss and Sugar Pine, 40–60 feet down. Fish are topping out around 17 inches, and trollers running dodger-and-hoochie rigs are doing well. Mackinaw are deeper, holding in the 60–130 foot range in the west shore, near the Cal Neva Hole, and around South Lake. Larger plugs and jigged minnows are producing, with some fish running into the teens. Trout are showing around 100 feet for trollers, with Rapalas and spoons being effective. Shore anglers are occasionally connecting with trout 30 feet off the bank, especially in the mornings. Boat traffic has dropped off since summer, but the best fishing still comes early and late. Tahoe continues to offer variety, making it a strong option for anglers chasing everything from kokanee schools to deepwater macks.
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Mountain Hardware Reports
for Thursday, September 18th
Donner Lake: Donner Lake is steady for all species this week
Boca Reservoir: Boca Reservoir is fishing well for both bank and boat anglers
Stampede Reservoir: Stampede Reservoir continues to produce good action for both kokanee and trout
Prosser Creek: Prosser Creek Reservoir is offering anglers a fun mixed bag of trout and bass
Jackson Meadows Reservoir: The boat ramp remains closed, so shore fishing is the only option
Mountain Hardware Reports
for Wednesday, September 10th
Truckee River: The Truckee is fishing excellent!
Little Truckee River: Stealth and precise drifts are key!
Donner Lake: Fishing steady!
Boca Reservoir: Boca is fishing consistently
Stampede Reservoir: Stampede Reservoir Updates
Prosser Reservoir: Bass and trout are both active
Jackson Meadows Reservoir: Mornings are especially productive
Lake Tahoe: Fishing remains consistent

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