Lake Tahoe Fish Report

Cloudy days can offer improved fishing opportunities

Lake Tahoe - CA

by Mountain Hardware & Sports
10-30-2026
(530) 587–4844
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Through the middle of the fall season, fish are beginning to move closer to shore in preparation for the winter season. Shore anglers should focus their efforts around rocky points that provide quick access to deeper water, allowing trout to move between depths as conditions change. Cloudy days can offer improved fishing opportunities as temperatures continue to cool throughout the season.

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Mountain Hardware Reports

for Friday, October 30th

Donner Lake: Fishing at Donner Lake has slowed as water levels continue to drop
Boca Reservoir: Despite conditions, anglers are still finding opportunities to catch trout
Stampede Reservoir: Fishing opportunities remain available
Prosser Reservoir: Continues to offer consistent fishing opportunities this fall
Jackson Meadows Reservoir: Continues to provide excellent rainbow trout fishing

Mountain Hardware Reports

for Friday, October 23rd

Donner Lake: Fishing at Donner Lake has slowed as fish move deeper and water levels continue to drop
Boca Reservoir: Fishing remains productive during the early morning and late evening hours
Stampede Reservoir: Water levels at Stampede Reservoir continue to decline as fall progresses
Prosser Reservoir: Cutthroat and rainbow trout are being caught near the north end and along underwater shelves
Jackson Meadows Reservoir: Jackson Meadows Reservoir is providing excellent rainbow trout fishing
Pyramid Lake: As temperatures continue to cool, fish should gradually move into shallower water
Truckee River: The flows are average for this time of year and the water clarity is clear
Little Truckee River: Flows on the Little Truckee River have increased between Stampede and Boca and are currently running around 80 CFS