Boca Reservoir - Trolling for kokanee and rainbows has improved

Trolling for kokanee and rainbows has improved

Boca Reservoir - Truckee, CA

by Mountain Hardware & Sports
5-27-2025
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At Boca Reservoir, water level continues rising, bringing in fresh shoreline. Trolling for kokanee and rainbows has improved—try pink hoochies or Apex lures at 50 ft. Shore anglers using worms and power baits are finding success near the dam and southeast banks. Fly anglers should work the inlet with leeches and small buggers. Current capacity at Boca Reservoir is at 100%.

More Reports

Mountain Hardware Reports

for Tuesday, May 27th

Donner Lake: Lake trout remain the main target
Stampede Reservoir: Kokanee action continues to strengthen
Prosser Reservoir: Water levels have risen and bass are pushing into shallows
Jackson Meadows Reservoir: Access remains limited at Jackson Meadows
Lake Tahoe: Lake Tahoe is shaping up nicely for anglers
Pyramid Lake: The bite still remains hot
Truckee River: Rainbows and browns are both showing up in the net
Little Truckee River: Catch rates are strong

Mountain Hardware Reports

for Tuesday, May 13th

Donner Lake: At Donner Lake, Mackinaw fishing remains strong
Boca Reservoir: At Boca Reservoir, water levels continue to rise with the winter water shuffle
Stampede Reservoir: Kokanee action is getting better daily at Stampede Reservoir
Prosser Reservoir: Trout action has slowed since the spawn, but some fish are still being taken
Jackson Meadows Reservoir: Once accessible, anglers can expect red-hot early-season fishing for rainbows feeding aggressively post-winter
Lake Tahoe: Lake Tahoe's spring bite is on fire!
Pyramid Lake: At Pyramid Lake, fishing continues to improve post-spawn
Truckee River: Flows are fluctuating with mild to medium runoff from high-elevation snowpack
Little Truckee River: Solid reports of wild browns and rainbows