They are large enough to launch to a good-sized rig, or your favorite kayak or float tube. Both lakes are stocked and provide good action for Browns, Rainbows and the occasional Brookie. Shore fishing is also productive early and late using bait, lures or flies. Stampede, located just up the road from Boca Reservoir, regularly produces fish in the inch range.
Two fish may be kept here but most honor Catch and Release to insure future fishing for these precious wild fish. Check your Regs book before fishing here because they seem to change every year. Hot Tip: Both Boca and Stampede are popular in the winter for ice fishing.
Directions: From Truckee, drive on Interstate 80 toward Reno. About 7 miles from Truckee, take the Hirschdale exit and follow the signs. Your first view of this lake will instantly pique your interest with its backdrop of majestic peaks. Caples is a fully stocked lake known for regularly producing big fish, including Mackinaw, Browns, Rainbows and Brookies.
Caples is a deep reservoir with steep sides meaning you can be in the zone right from shore. If you want easy access to good fishing, this place is it! The area near the outflow dam is popular and even has a parking lot and toilet facilities for people taking a break from driving along this wonderful corridor.
Hot Tip: There are a lot of great hiking opportunities to backcountry lakes in this area as well Look at your map! Caples is just a few miles West of Carson Pass. During that time it does not always have enough flow to keep fish interested in being there and therefore, probably you as well. So… why would we have this in our top list then?
Well, if you love fishing or even fish in general, in the Fall, this lovely creek offers a great opportunity to view wildlife. Right around the time the season is closing to fishing, Kokanee Salmon begin their spawning run fulfilling an annual tradition for locals and visitors alike. Kokanee are freshwater inland Sockeye, and like their big relatives, they turn brilliant vermillion and green during the return to spawn.
There are shaded trails lining Taylor creek to stroll and observe this natural brilliance, contrasting the golden aspens that thrive here too. You might even see a bear or two taking a few salmon to fatten up for winter.
During high water years, the creek can hold some big lake hogs. Also off Highway 89 in this area is a gem of a location, Fallen Leaf Lake. This lake was once stocked with Mackinaw and Rainbows, but lately is an experimental location for the return of the extinct Cutthroat Trout. As well as a chance at one of those Cutts, you can still catch good-sized Rainbows and Macks here!
Fallen Leaf Lake is a stunning place to camp, hike, float and fish as ample opportunities exist for anyone with an outdoor itch to scratch. Always worthwhile especially during Spring runoff is a short hike up to the Falls at the upper end near Desolation Wilderness. As with most lakes, the best times are early and late when the trout are up near the surface feeding. The trail from Taylor Creek will bring you to Fallen Leaf Campground and a nice beach to take a swim.
The road may be closed in the winter, depending on the snow. Lake Tahoe Middle of the Lake. Problem solved! They can be found in almost any depths, but usually enjoy steep sandy shelfs between and feet. Lake Tahoe also has Rainbow, brown, cutthroat, and silver trout. Limit is 5 per angler and no more then two can be mackinaw. The Kokanee salmon is a land locked silver salmon.
They living in the lake and run up Taylor Creek after 4 years to spawn. Lake Tahoe Fishing. What to Expect We strongly recommend dressing in layers. Lake Tahoe Fish Species. Lake Trout Mackinaw. Fishing License Information. CA Dept. Sport Fishing Map with Regulations. Make planning easy with this guide to all the must-see vistas, must-eat dishes and must-experience attractions. Prev Next.
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