Truckee Area Lakes

Donner Kokanee and Mackinaw, Boca Browns Lead Early Fall Angling Parade

TRUCKEE – Donner Lake: Fishing is steady for all species. Kokanee are hanging around 50 feet, while macks are sitting deep at 120 feet and taking large plugs or spoons. Rainbows are the best bet for shore anglers, with China Cove and the west-end ramps producing on worms and PowerBait. Midday boat traffic can slow things down, but evenings pick back up nicely.

Boca Reservoir: The reservoir is fishing consistently for both boat and shore anglers. Surface temps sit in the low 60s°F, with rainbows and browns near the dam hitting worms, eggs, and spoons. Kokanee are around 50 feet. Bank anglers are do...