Donner Lake Fish Report

The best method to fish Donner Lake now is to troll for Mackinaw

Donner Lake - Truckee, CA

by Mountain Hardware & Sports
5-2-2024
(530) 587–4844
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The best method to fish Donner Lake now is to troll for Mackinaw. Anglers trolling for mackinaw should try using large rapalas, lyman lures, and vertical jigging for the best results. Try trolling around the 40 to 60 foot water column. Some good locations to scout for trout at Donner Lake are China Cove, the east shore, and in front of the boat ramp. Shore angling has been slow, but can pick up soon. Donner Lake is at 68% capacity.

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Mountain Hardware Reports

for Friday, April 5th

Donner Lake: The lake trout bites been at various depths lately
Boca Reservoir: Shore bites at Boca is off the dam and on the south east shore
Stampede Reservoir: No report there is some snow at the boat ramp still
Prosser Creek: Bait and lures are working on the cutthroat
Jackson Meadows Reservoir: Access can only be made by foot or snowmobile during the winter
Pyramid Lake: Pyramid Lake Fishing Report
Truckee River: Indicator nymphing has been the best technique
Little Truckee River: There is some dry fly action here, so act accordingly

Mountain Hardware Reports

for Monday, January 22nd

Donner Lake: Donner Lake can still be accessed by shore or boat
Boca Reservoir: At Boca Reservoir, ice has started to form, but it is not safe enough for any fishing or recreation
Boca Reservoir: Access can only be made by foot or snowmobile
Prosser Reservoir: Fishing here can be wide open right now with all angling techniques finding some success
Jackson Meadows Reservoir: Access can only be made by foot or snowmobile during the winter
Truckee River: The Truckee River has decent flows and great clarity right now
Little Truckee River: The Little Truckee has still got great flows