Water temperatures are in the high 60s to low 70s

Lake Tahoe - CA

by Mountain Hardware & Sports
8-6-2026
(530) 587–4844
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Anglers planning to fish the Lake Tahoe should check current weather, wind conditions, and local reports before heading out, as conditions can change quickly during the summer months. Right now, water temperatures are in the high 60s to low 70s, making most of the fishing from shore difficult. Most of the fish are deeper at this point in the season.

More Reports

Mountain Hardware Reports

for Thursday, August 6th

Donner Lake: Anglers targeting rainbow trout are having the best luck on the west end
Boca Reservoir: Boca Reservoir remains one of the area's most reliable fisheries
Stampede Reservoir: Stampede Reservoir continues to offer solid fishing for anglers targeting multiple species
Prosser Reservoir: Prosser Reservoir continues to fish well and remains full
Jackson Meadows Reservoir: Shore anglers are reporting an excellent rainbow trout bite

Mountain Hardware Reports

for Thursday, July 30th

Donner Lake: Donner Lake continues to provide solid summer fishing
Boca Reservoir: Healthy water levels and consistent action throughout the lake
Stampede Reservoir: Stampede Reservoir continues to offer a variety of fishing opportunities
Prosser Reservoir: Prosser Reservoir remains full and continues to fish well
Jackson Meadows Reservoir: Fishing continuing to improve
Truckee River: Flows measuring 289 CFS out of Tahoe City
Little Truckee River: Conditions are favorable for wading and the water clarity is clear