TRUCKEE –

Donner Lake: Fishing remains solid across species. Kokanee anglers are still finding fish near the west end around 50 feet deep using small spoons and hoochies. Mackinaw are deeper—50 to 150 feet—taking larger plugs and slow-trolled spoons. Shore anglers are picking up rainbows around China Cove and the west-end ramps with worms, PowerBait, and spinners. The bite is best early and late, before boat traffic increases. Donner continues to be one of the steadiest options in the area.

Boca Reservoir: Fishing remains productive for both bank and boat anglers. Surface temps are in the high 50s, keeping trout active near the dam and west-end creek. Trollers working close to s...