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Boca Reservoir sits between the Little Truckee and the Truckee, with rainbows, browns and kokanee.
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Wind forecast
Boca Reservoir fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
Cool water. Trout are near the inlet.
Leeches and streamers along the shoreline.
Stocking report
See the CDFW fish planting schedule for the latest stocking at Boca Reservoir and other California waters.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Boca Reservoir, bring: Woolly Bugger #6-8, Mini Leech #8-10, Zebra Midge #16-18, Balanced Leech #10-12, Balanced Bou Leech #10-12, Slump Buster #6-8, Egg #12-14, Scud Bomb #12-16, Clouser Minnow #2-6.
Flies working right now
The flies above that we have in stock right now.
Boca Reservoir lake details
| Access | Ramp and shoreline off Stampede Dam Road. |
|---|---|
| Elevation | About 5,600 ft |
| Nearest town | Truckee, California |
| Best season | Spring through fall |
| Fish | Rainbows, browns and kokanee |
| Regulations | Check the California Department of Fish and Wildlife regulations for the current rules. A California sport fishing license is required for anglers 16 and older. |
| Leaders and tippet | 9 ft leaders, 4X tippet |
| Ice fishing | Limited. |
| Camping | Boca campgrounds |
| Kids | Partly. |
| Good to know | Close to I-80. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Cold.
Spring
Spring.
Summer
Summer.
Fall
Fall.
How to get there
From Truckee, take I-80 east to the Boca exit.