2025-08-11
Stampede Fishing Report | August 11, 2025
Sierra County
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Stampede Reservoir
Kokanee
Water Conditions
Weather
Calm mornings until late morning; lake goes glassy around 9–9:30 a.m.
Water Temp
68–69°F
Water Clarity
Clear, glassy conditions in the morning
Water Flow
Not specified
Fishing Overview
Target Species
Kokanee
Depth Range
60–70 feet in the little Truckee arm for adults; bottom of lake for grayed-out Kokanee
Presentation
T-PEX in pink and orange
Best Time
Start fishing around 6 a.m.; activity declines until wind or chop picks up
Successful Lures
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
Guide’s Tips & Notes
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
Changes We’re Seeing
Kokanee are graying out and moving to the bottom; overall fish quality is declining as the season ends
Predictions for Next Week
This will likely be the last productive trip for Stampede this season; Kokanee quality will continue to decline rapidly