Sierra County Fishing Reports

Water temps have jumped quickly into the upper 60s at Stampede. Kokanee are still biting extremely well, with limits coming on pink hoochies behind a dodger tipped with corn run 1.3-1.5 mph in 50ish feet of water.

Not a lot of rainbow reports, though a few giants were pulled out recently on trolled Rapalas. Water temps are now ideal for bass, with the smallmouth bite really picking up. Dropshots are always the go-to, but small jigs and tubes are also working around rocky structure.

The Truckee is back to cold, clear, stable winter flows after recent storms. Trout are spread into soft, slow water… tailouts, subtle seams, and bubble lines. Small midges and baetis dominate right now, with fish keyed on size over movement. Indicator nymphing is the most effective approach given how slow and specific these holding zones are. Streamers can still produce, but only with very slow, deliberate presentations in soft water rather than aggressive retrieves.

Water Clear . Water Temperature 46 degrees. Last stocked 3 weeks ago. Fishing from boat good AM . Anchor 30 feet off the big rocks which is located same side as restaurant . Fish to the right of the rental boat dock. There’s a deep hole there. For bait use floating rainbow glitter . Or green glitter. Use this line set up. Tie bell weight on very end of 2lbs. 5foot leader. Tie split swivel on other end. Tie . 3ft. leader off main leader. Tie treble hook size 16 . It’s important to keep your floating bait off the mossy bottom. Good Luck