Stampede Reservoir - Shore fishing is starting to pick up

Shore fishing is starting to pick up

Stampede Reservoir - Truckee, CA (Sierra County)

by Mountain Hardware & Sports
3-25-2026
(530) 587–4844
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The boat launch is not fully thawed out yet, but it should be accessible soon. Shore fishing is starting to pick up, with reports of some quality-sized rainbow trout being caught along the south shore.

Fishing PowerBait off the bottom remains the most popular and effective method. Kastmaster spoons are also a great option, allowing anglers to cover more water efficiently while walking the shoreline.

More Reports

Mountain Hardware Reports

for Wednesday, March 25th

Truckee River: The main Truckee River is fishing well right now
Donner Lake: Shore fishing has been quite productive
Boca Reservoir: Fishing conditions are expected to get significantly better in the coming weeks

Mountain Hardware Reports

for Tuesday, February 3rd

Truckee River: Mostly rainbows are being caught in the canyon area with not many brown trout being reported
Little Truckee River: The Little Truckee is averaging about 90 CFS between Stampede and Boca
Donner Lake: Donner Lake Fishing Report
Boca Reservoir: The boat ramp is closed, but fishing remains okay at Boca
Stampede Reservoir: Access is limited to Stampede with the current snow levels
Prosser Reservoir: At Prosser Creek Reservoir, most of the lake is frozen over with ice
Jackson Meadows Reservoir: Access to Jackson Meadows Reservoir is difficult with the snow levels
Lake Tahoe: If inclement weather approaches, fishing can be good on big blue