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Stampede Reservoir north of Truckee is a big reservoir with kokanee, lake trout and browns, above the Little Truckee.
Looking for the latest Stampede Reservoir fishing report? This page is updated by the AvidMax fly shop team with current conditions, wind, stocking news and the flies working now at Stampede Reservoir.
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Wind forecast
Stampede Reservoir fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
Browns move toward the inlets in fall.
Streamers near the Little Truckee inlet.
Stocking report
See the CDFW fish planting schedule for the latest stocking at Stampede Reservoir and other California waters.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Stampede Reservoir, bring: Woolly Bugger #4-8, Sparkle Minnow #4-6, Mini Leech #8-10, Balanced Leech #10-12, Balanced Bou Leech #10-12, Slump Buster #6-8, Egg #12-14, Scud Bomb #12-16, Clouser Minnow #2-6, Pitching Leech #10.
Flies working right now
The flies above that we have in stock right now.
Stampede Reservoir lake details
| Access | Ramp and shoreline off Stampede Dam Road. |
|---|---|
| Elevation | About 5,950 ft |
| Nearest town | Truckee, California |
| Best season | Spring through fall |
| Fish | Kokanee, lake trout, browns and rainbows |
| 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, 3X to 4X tippet |
| Ice fishing | Ice fishing when access allows. |
| Camping | Tahoe National Forest campgrounds |
| Kids | Partly. |
| Good to know | Snow closes roads in winter. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Ice.
Spring
Spring.
Summer
Kokanee.
Fall
Browns near inlets.
How to get there
From Truckee, take I-80 east to Boca and Stampede Dam Road north.