Donner Lake continues to provide reliable summer fishing, with cool water temperatures in the lower 60s helping keep trout active in the deeper sections of the lake. Recent stocking at China Cove has improved fishing for both shore and boat anglers, with rainbow trout biting well on PowerBait, worms, and a variety of spinners. Kokanee fishing continues to improve, although fish are still on the smaller side. Anglers targeting either kokanee or trout should focus on the lake's shelves, where fish have been holding consistently. As summer recreation continues to increase, early mornings and evenings remain the best times to fish, offering cooler temperatures, more active fish, and significantly less boat traffic.