Donner Lake Fishing Report

Donner Lake - Truckee, CA


by Mountain Hardware & Sports
9-11-2016
(530) 587–4844
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WAS STOCKED the WEEK of 8/14/16, and will be stocked again 9/11/2016! Lake is at 60% capacity. Boat inspections are required here! This lake is getting a much needed stocking of Rainbow trout this week, so get out this week before all the other bankies take them home and stuff their freezers! Some Big Macks being caught recently and those fish have been taken on light Kokanee tackle! When this happens you know they're looking for food and this are getting tough! Throw everything you have at the trout now, ie: powerbait, nightcrawlers, and salmon eggs and combinations of these baits, spoons and spinners of different varieties. By casting closer and then working your way out a little further one can detect what depth the trout are cruising and having patience is key to success now. Kokes are on the tail end of their season and like most the summer they have been small ones but fat. Don’t fish for the Kokes that are school up but the ones that are scattered at 25-50 feet. Bite will be more of an aggressive short strike rather than a feeding strike so you’ll have to bring your lure closer to your dodger now. Fish are still silvery and not turned yet and James from Tight Lines Guide Service is getting limits as he has turned his attention from Boca to here. Humdingers, Needlefish, Speedy Shiners, and similar lures are getting most of the hookups. Kokanee fishing has been decent on the South side of this lake in 40-60 feet of water but Kokes are small ranging from 8-11 inches. Get a guide for this lake and learn the ropes! Guides listed on bottom of this page and all are highly recommended! This lake was last stocked the week of 4/24/16, 7/3/2016, 8/14.




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