Stampede Reservoir
Kokanee up to 3 pounds are considered some of best fishing in the Sierra Nevada.
DESCRIPTION:
This is a fun lake, open spaces with young, green pine forest and sagebrush meadows in naturally quilted pattern.
Normal capacity 226,500 Acre Feet.
Elevation 5949’ with a season of June through October.
DIRECTIONS:
To Stampede Reservoir
Travel 7 miles east of Truckee on I-80, take Hirschdale exit, and follow signs to the Reservoir. Good paved road.
See East Slope Map.
ACTIVITIES:
Camping (Rating: Best)
Emigrant Group Campground: Southeast shore. Two 25-person and two 50-person campsites with tables, fire rings, and BBQs. Trailer dump station.
Logger Campground: South side, 252 tent or trailer campsites.
Fishing (Rating: Exceptional)
Browns and Kokanee plus catchable rainbows planted with a small population of Mackinaw trout residents in double-digit poundage. Kokanee up to 3 pounds are considered some of best fishing in the Sierra Nevada. Browns (2-4 lbs.) best immediately after ice melts off the surface and can be good until water warms up. Rainbows are deeper, but pretty much all over. Macs require know how and proper gear. Guide services available.
Boating - Motorized (Rating: Exceptional)
All craft allowed, but low water limits power boat utility in late summer. Sail craft enjoy southwesterly winds running the length of the reservoir. Captain Roberts Boat Ramp, 2 miles west of the dam is usable in low water.
NEARBY LOCATIONS:
Campgrounds
- Boca Campground
- Boca Rest Campground
- Boca Spring Campground
- Boyington Mill Campground
- Davies Creek
- Emigrant Group Campground
- Lakeside Campground
- Logger Campground
- Prosser Campground
- Prosser Group Campground
