Surface temps are warming slightly

Lake Tahoe


by Mountain Hardware & Sports
7-10-2025
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Lake Tahoe’s surface temps are still in the high 50s°F, warming slightly in protected coves early and late in the day. Mackinaw are now holding deep—most are being caught around 350 feet via trolling or jigging. Kokanee have started schooling deeper in South Lake Tahoe; try running bright spoons or hoochies at about 50 feet. Rainbows and browns are cruising closer to shore near creek mouths. For trout, mornings and evenings are best, especially trolling in 20–30 feet along the west shore. If you’re fly fishing, nymphs under indicators work early, and dries can produce trout around dawn and dusk.




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Mountain Hardware Reports
for Thursday, July 10th

Truckee River: Flowing strong and fishing has been solid
Little Truckee River: Perfect for spotting fish
Donner Lake: Donner is fishing solidly
Boca Reservoir: Fishing remains consistent
Stampede Reservoir: The region’s hot spot for Kokanee
Prosser Reservoir: Prosser is delivering a mixed bag
Jackson Meadows Reservoir: Jackson Meadows is a great option

Mountain Hardware Reports
for Tuesday, July 1st

Truckee River: Running strong and fishing great
Little Truckee River: Conditions are favorable for anglers
Feather River: Flows are dropping and clarity is solid
Lake Davis: Trout Pushing Deeper
Gold Lake: Gold Lake is fishing well
Sardine Lake-Upper: Good Rainbow Action
Donner Lake: Donner Lake is fishing well
Boca Reservoir: Productive Fishing
Stampede Reservoir: Top Kokanee spot in the region
Prosser Reservoir: Prosser Creek Reservoir continues to improve
Jackson Meadows Reservoir: Jackson Meadows is a great choice
Lake Tahoe: Strong lake trout bite
Pyramid Lake, CA: Closed for the fishing season