Stampede Fishing Report | August 11, 2025
The report at a glance
Depth
60–70 feet in the little Truckee arm for adults; bottom of lake for grayed-out Kokanee
Presentation
T-PEX in pink and orange
Lures and baits
T-PEX (pink and orange colors), general bait
Other techniques
Watching the fish finder to locate schools; adjusting for wind and water chop to trigger activity
Best time
Start fishing around 6 a.m.; activity declines until wind or chop picks up
Water temperature
68–69°F
Water clarity
Clear, glassy conditions in the morning
Weather
Calm mornings until late morning; lake goes glassy around 9–9:30 a.m.
Advice for this week
Focus on the little Truckee arm for adult Kokanee; start early before the lake goes glassy; keep T-PEX handy in pink and orange
What is changing
Kokanee are graying out and moving to the bottom; overall fish quality is declining as the season ends
Next week
This will likely be the last productive trip for Stampede this season; Kokanee quality will continue to decline rapidly
