Stampede continues to be the region’s hot spot for Kokanee. Fish are aggressive and concentrated between 40–50 feet—especially near the Little Truckee inlet and the island. Use pink hoochies, orange dodgers, or purple squids for reliable results. As the sun climbs, the Kokanee drop deeper, so adjust your trolling depth after 9 a.m. Trout are still working the coves and inlets early, and bass are holding in 10–15 feet of water. Surface temps are in the upper 50s°F, and the lake is at full capacity.