Nevada County

Water temps are still quite cold. All fishing action has been slow. Icy conditions. The forecasted warmer weeks should improve fishing and access.

Still extremely icy and cold conditions at Donner, but for those who can get on the lake, big Mackinaw await. Some anglers have found success trolling larger spoons from 20 feet and up. Warmer weather in the coming weeks should bring better fishing (and more anglers).

East of Jackson Point, shore anglers have reported good action for rainbow trout. Casting spinners and letting night crawlers or Powerbait soak have both consistently yielded fish.

The trout bite has been good for sizeable fish, trolling Rapalas and other baitfish imitations. Live nightcrawlers are getting bit too.

Both rainbow and brown trout are being caught near the dam, for trollers and shore casters. The usual suspects are being used from shore... nightcrawlers and Powerbait.